In an interview with CNBC, Robert Kagan, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, stated that if the Democrats win control of both houses of Congress and U.S. President Donald Trump is weakened, Russia and China may adopt a more aggressive posture over the next two years. Kagan pointed out that the conflict with Iran has led to a severe depletion of U.S. air defense interceptor missiles and military stockpiles, while the deployment of U.S. aircraft carriers to the Middle East has also reduced its naval presence in Asia. Additionally, China, the U.S., and Russia are discussing the possibility of holding a trilateral summit later this month on the sidelines of the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Shenzhen.