How Far Will Xi Go To Help A Desperate Putin?
Cracks have emerged in their marriage of convenience, but the two autocrats are in it for the long haul. Read More Here
Tag: Russia
Nord Stream Leaks Underline Gray-Zone Risks
Scandinavian seismological experts and political leaders already agree that the explosions were a deliberate act. Who set them off? Read More Here
Russia Is Losing India
India is not backing Russia’s invasion, nor is it simply balancing between two major powers. Instead, a subtle but major shift is underway: India’s slow but inevitable decoupling from Russia. Read More Here
Preparing For The Long War
Amid the euphoria following recent Ukrainian battlefield victories, some commentators are cautiously optimistic that Ukraine could win the war by the spring. But Vladimir Putin’s latest moves suggest that Russia is settling in for a long war of attrition that will test European resolve. Read More Here
China’s Future Will Reflect Russia’s
China learned from Russia’s post-1991 experience and pursued its economic liberalization with more care. But it ultimately could not avoid the political implications of pro-market policies and is now following Russia down the road to autocracy. Read More Here
China’s Xi Prepares To Meet Russia’s Putin On First Overseas Trip Since Covid Outbreak
The meeting will indicate how close the two sides remain over Ukraine. Read More Here.
China Strikes Back: Great Power Rivalry Has Come To The Middle East
The Middle East’s reemergence as an arena of great power competition between the United States and China is mainly reflected in the technological innovation field. Read More Here
The Disturbing Return Of The Fifth Column
Although the term “fifth column” wasn’t coined until the 1930s, the practice of identifying and targeting such threats is a far older phenomenon and arguably predates the nation-state. Read More Here
China And Russia Can’t Be Ignored By The West Anymore
The West boasts substantial material advantages over malefactors like China and Russia. But it has squandered its advantages by failing to take the challenge from its antagonists seriously. Read More Here
What Does India Want From Russia?
As the Ukraine war continues, India’s quest for self-reliance increasingly entails multidimensional international engagement. Its skillful approach means that the forthcoming 75th anniversary of Indian independence will coincide with the country achieving significant – and advantageous – geopolitical autonomy. Read More Here
