The authoritarian axis uses critical vulnerabilities of the electoral period in democratic countries to provoke civil conflicts

On April 20, the U.S. House of Representatives took a step toward ending TikTok’s operations in the United States by voting with an overwhelming 352 congressional votes.

This legislative move was part of a broader policy package that also included new options for confiscating Russian assets and approving foreign aid to Israel and Ukraine.

An important element of Beijing’s deterrence is the possibility of sanctions against key sectors of the Chinese economy, including banking and finance, if China significantly supports Moscow. Secretary Blinken’s visit to China on April 24 aims to convey this message to the Chinese leadership.