The New China-Russia Alignment: Critical Challenges to U. S. Security

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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. Contents Preface vii Introduction Trilateral Great Power Politics in Theory and History 1 Part I Regional Alignments 19 Chapter 1 Korea 21 Chapter 2 Japan 37 Chapter 3 South Asia 47 Chapter 4 Eurasia 61 Chapter 5 The Arctic 73 Part II Functional Interaction 93 Chapter 6 Security Ties 95 Chapter 7 Arms Sales 107 Chapter 8 Arms Control 119 Chapter 9 The Cyber Domain 135 Chapter 10 Economics and Energy 155 vi Contents Chapter 11 Outer Space 167 Conclusion Implications and Recommendations 179 Appendices 213 Notes 227 Index 257