Iran, China, Russia Cement Anti-US Axis Against Democracy

Russia's President Vladimir Putin (front L) and Chinese leader Xi Jinping (C) arrive for the welcome banquet for leaders attending the Belt and Road Forum at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, on April 26, 2019. Nicolas Asfouri/Pool/Getty Images

Commentary

A new axis of cooperation that includes Iran, Russia, and China is becoming more formalized and overt. The three nations are banding together to counter American power as the world’s eyes are glued on Ukraine.