The wars involving Ukraine and Iran are increasingly connected, creating a challenge for Washington’s strategy. International security professor Stefan Wolff argues that the conflicts can no longer be treated as entirely separate geopolitical issues.
A sign of this convergence emerged during a Jul 28 meeting in Washington, where Mr Trump reiterated his commitment to licensing Ukraine to co-produce components for Patriot PAC-3 interceptor missiles. The move points to closer attention to Ukraine’s role in strengthening missile-defence production.
The developing overlap may also reshape the strategic balance surrounding Russia. What initially appeared to be a geopolitical gain for Moscow could, in Wolff’s assessment, create new opportunities for Ukraine as the two conflicts increasingly affect one another.
