Checkmate? US Faces a United Front from Russia, China, and India

Is the United States facing a strategic checkmate on the global chessboard? The recent SCO summit, which showcased a powerful united front from Russia, China, and India, has prompted analysts to warn that the US is being cornered by a new, formidable alliance.
American commentator Van Jones sounded the alarm, calling the meeting of Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping, and Narendra Modi a “historically big deal.” He described the image of the three leaders as a chilling portent of a “new world order” where American influence is significantly diminished.
This united front is a direct consequence of Washington’s aggressive trade policies. The use of tariffs as a weapon has backfired, creating a strong incentive for targeted nations to band together. The SCO summit provided the perfect platform for them to signal their collective defiance and strategic coordination.
Jones argued that the US is now “in a box” and on the “bad side of the triangle.” This is a perilous position for a country accustomed to setting the global agenda. The new reality, he stated, is one where it’s “everybody against us,” a situation that is “not good for America’s” future.