Putin, Xi and Khamenei Make Three

The situation in the Middle East puts pressure on the U.S. as it seeks to arm Israel and Ukraine at once (“Wake Up, Washington,” Review & Outlook, Oct. 10). Europe appears impotent, having done too little for too long to build up its defenses and defense industry. I wonder if Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping and Ali Khamenei saw an opportunity to stress the Western defense system and draw down our reserves. Is Taiwan next?

Jay Prager