U.S. support for Ukraine impacts global strategic balances, influencing key powers' actions and reflecting a commitment to maintaining international order amid evolving geopolitical dynamics

Steadfast U.S. support for Ukraine is closely watched by China and influences its strategic decisions, especially regarding territorial ambitions like Taiwan. Inconsistent U.S. support for Ukraine could embolden China. U.S. commitment to Ukraine also reflects a broader strategy to uphold the rules-based international order in the face of the evolving China-Russia relationship and the challenges posed by this authoritarian axis.