Which Countries Still Support Russia, and Why
China, India, Israel and South Americans are reluctant to take sides.
China
Sino-American Rift Gives Russia an Opening
Russia is keen to deepen its relationship with China, even if it is the weaker party.
Macron Marches On, China Retaliates in Trade War
The French president isn’t giving in to rail workers. China threatens the United States with tariffs.
China and Russia: True Love or Marriage of Convenience?
Are we seeing the beginning of a global partnership? Or is this only a marriage of convenience?
Trump Cedes Initiative to China and Russia
The American allows China to take the lead in technology and Russia the lead in postwar Syria.
Mar-a-Lago Summit Overshadowed by Syria Strikes
Donald Trump signals to China and Russia that neither will be able to shield its clients if they cross the line.
For Europe, China Has Become the Lesser of Evils
Unlike Russia and the United States, China does not seek to upend the world system.
China, Europe Seek Closer Ties in Era of Trump
China shares an interest with European countries in an open world economy.
Remember Trump’s “One China” Threat? It Was a Stupid Bluff
The president’s defenders said he had a plan to negotiate better terms with the Chinese. Turns out there was no plan.
Uncertainty in China as Trump Takes Office
The future of Sino-American relations could hinge on how the new president treats Europe and Russia.
World Upside Down: China Defends Globalization from America
Chinese president Xi Jinping warns against the very economic policies Donald Trump advocates.
2016 in Geopolitical Review
2016 was a good year for authoritarians and delivered blow after blow to liberal democracy.
Why Taiwan Could (Still) Start World War III
If Donald Trump pushes China too far, its leaders may feel they have no choice but to respond.
In Era of Trump, Australia Looks to China for Leadership on Trade
America’s most reliable ally in the Pacific turns to China for leadership.
Predictability versus Chaos: Where China and Russia Diverge
China and Russia both challenge the West, but that doesn’t mean their interests are always aligned.
