BLUF
Since 2021, China’s rhetoric toward NATO has shifted sharply negative, portraying NATO as a U.S. 'hegemonic tool' exporting instability to Asia. The narrative is driven by alignment with Russia and broader ideological confrontation with the West.Learning Outcomes
- Analyse the evolution of China’s discourse concerning NATO from neutral to predominantly negative since 2021, identifying key drivers.
- Explain the strategic implications of China’s portrayal of NATO as a source of global instability and U.S. hegemony.
- Evaluate the potential geopolitical consequences of China linking NATO to Indo-Pacific dynamics.
