China, Russia, and Iran

Cyril Ramaphosa has permitted China, Russia, and Iran to hold naval exercises in South African waters. While this might seem harmless, it could strain relations with the USA. Russia, China, and Iran are all on Donald Trump's list of unfriendly nations, and Cyril Ramaphosa is also not in his good books. These military drills are intended for sharing military knowledge, strengthening relations, and testing readiness. Such joint exercises are common among countries, but in this case, the involved nations are disliked by Trump. He would likely perceive this as a threat—if all your enemies are training together, wouldn't you be concerned? I’m unsure of Ramaphosa’s intentions, but our relationship with the US is heading into dangerous territory. Eventually, Washington DC will likely respond to this.

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