BLUF
China and Russia have deepened economic, military, and diplomatic ties, aligning against U.S. influence despite asymmetries and underlying mistrust. Their cooperation intensified following Russia’s war in Ukraine, but remains opportunistic rather than a formal alliance.Learning Outcomes:
- Analyse China-Russia cooperation as a balancing strategy against U.S. and allied influence in the Indo-Pacific and globally.
- Evaluate asymmetries in the China-Russia relationship and implications for long-term stability of their partnership.
- Assess consequences of Sino-Russian alignment for ADF planning, regional security, and alliance reliance on U.S. extended deterrence.
