Part 9/11:
The Influence of External Factors
As the situation unfolds, external players, particularly China, loom large in the background, complicating the dynamics of conflict resolution. Beijing exhibits ambivalence toward the war's progression, as it grapples with its strategic interests updated against the backdrop of a war that appears to dilute American influence globally. China’s growing dependency on Russia highlights the fragility of alliances, prompting questions about how negotiations may be influenced by third-party players and their strategic goals.