I enjoy your analysis. One caveat is that the Republicans have more of an anti-China sentiment than anti-Russia. Trump and Pompeo have precedent of making last

I enjoy your analysis. One caveat is that the Republicans have more of an anti-China sentiment than anti-Russia. Trump and Pompeo have precedent of making last minute pro-Taiwan moves before leaving office. It may be that Republicans behind the scenes see Ukraine as more of an economical money-pit and Taiwan as essential to good economics. I agree they are increasingly isolationist (to the detriment of their WW2 ancestors they're so proud of, who are turning in their grave)