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The New China-Russia Alignment: Critical Challenges to U.S. Security
This volume identifies the main drivers of the current Sino-Russian relationship, assesses whether―and under what conditions―China and Russia would cooperate more extensively and effectively against American interests, and recommends U.S. policies that could prevent such an outcome.
Most experts argue that economic interdependence, nuclear weapons, and the U.S. contribution to maintaining the global commons mean that China and Russia will generally accept U.S. military superiority and U.S. political supremacy in managing global affairs. An agreement between these two powerful countries to work against the United States, however, would greatly increase its vulnerabilities. Relations between the governments of China and Russia with the U.S. have worsened in past years. Identifying the various pathways, events, and political, economic, and military drivers that could shape the dynamics of the China-Russia relationship is of critical importance to U.S. security.
This book examines the sources, nuances, and manifestations of the ongoing Sino-Russian relationship in order to recommend strategy and policy that could work to U.S. advantage. Written by an author who traveled extensively in both countries in order to conduct research and expert interviews for the work, the book covers the latest developments to include the major changes in Chinese foreign policy under President Xi Jinping and ongoing relations with Russian president Vladimir Putin.
Most experts argue that economic interdependence, nuclear weapons, and the U.S. contribution to maintaining the global commons mean that China and Russia will generally accept U.S. military superiority and U.S. political supremacy in managing global affairs. An agreement between these two powerful countries to work against the United States, however, would greatly increase its vulnerabilities. Relations between the governments of China and Russia with the U.S. have worsened in past years. Identifying the various pathways, events, and political, economic, and military drivers that could shape the dynamics of the China-Russia relationship is of critical importance to U.S. security.
This book examines the sources, nuances, and manifestations of the ongoing Sino-Russian relationship in order to recommend strategy and policy that could work to U.S. advantage. Written by an author who traveled extensively in both countries in order to conduct research and expert interviews for the work, the book covers the latest developments to include the major changes in Chinese foreign policy under President Xi Jinping and ongoing relations with Russian president Vladimir Putin.
280 pages, Hardcover
Published April 30, 2020
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May 22, 2023
I enjoyed Weitz's book analyzing the development and potential outcomes of the Sino-Russia relationship. As someone who graduated in 2016, it is easy to question China's benefit to being partners with Russia. I often forget the institutional knowledge and technology (space, military, etc.) Russia possesses as well as more recognition on a global scale.
The book offers multiple outcomes for each solution, one good and one bad. The book is more a compilation of data, than opinions and suggestions. I enjoyed how the book was structured by focusing on specific areas of strategic interest for both countries. The relationship works as parallels to help the other achieve their goals, while not officially committing to one another.
I recommend.
The book offers multiple outcomes for each solution, one good and one bad. The book is more a compilation of data, than opinions and suggestions. I enjoyed how the book was structured by focusing on specific areas of strategic interest for both countries. The relationship works as parallels to help the other achieve their goals, while not officially committing to one another.
I recommend.
November 12, 2024
Required reading for grad school, but it was at least informative and well-written.
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