US election period opens door for global players to test international limits
As US focuses on election process multiple countries start testing international boundaries. From missile launches to maritime conflicts the global scene gets more complex during political transition
During this years election period Russian-made threats target US voting places in Georgia while Benjamin Netanyahu re-organizes his government structure (which adds more complexity to mid-east situation)
Look for U.S. adversaries and allies alike to make moves between now and January that Washington would typically chafe at. Weʼre entering a period of uncertainty that some actors will see as an opportunity to push the envelope without generating near-term backlash or blowback
Kim Jong-uns regime launched an inter-continental missile about two weeks ago; followed by short-range tests just yesterday. North-Korea already sent its military units to help Russian war effort — a move that shows how conflicts can grow wider day-by-day
The global chess-board looks more complex: China keeps pressing its control over South-China Sea islands; Iran might strike back after Israeli actions; Russia uses Baltic Sea for spy-games and possible sabotage (with rumors about attempts to plant explosive devices on planes heading to US)
The next commander-in-chief will take office in roughly 2 months: until then the red-phone in White House wont stop ringing
