Over the recent weekend, a series of unforeseen events unfolded in various global hotspots—specifically, the Middle East, the South China Sea, and the border shared by North Korea and Russia—significantly heightening international tensions. These developments have prompted concerns about a potential large-scale conflict erupting in Israel, with speculations suggesting China and Russia might be playing a behind-the-scenes role along with Iran. As the core force in maintaining world peace, the United States faces challenges on multiple fronts—in Europe, the Indo-Pacific, and the Middle East—as it grapples with increasing confrontations with China. On Oct. 7, the Palestinian terrorist organization Hamas launched a large-scale assault on Israel. Meanwhile, on Oct. 4, Chinese and Philippine vessels engaged in a prolonged standoff in the disputed South China Sea, narrowly avoiding a collision by a mere one-meter margin. Lastly, on Oct. 5, numerous North Korean freight trains were sighted at a border railway station with Russia, raising suspicions of arms and ammunition transportation to support Moscow’s war with Ukraine....Read more https://www.theepochtimes.com/world/analysis-middle-east-conflict-and-regional-standoffs-amplify-global-challenges-for-the-united-states-5507552