Part 10/11:
The Strategic Conundrum for the United States
The growing closeness between Moscow and Beijing deepens concerns within Washington about a coordinated challenge to the post-World War II international order. The US views China as its primary long-term rival and Russia as its most immediate threat, with both countries working in tandem to undermine US influence and promote alternative governance models.
This alliance complicates US foreign policy, which is already strained by regional conflicts and diplomatic divisions. Key issues include the ongoing Ukraine war, threats in the Korean Peninsula, Taiwan's security, and Iran’s nuclear aspirations—all of which demonstrate how these nations' strategic partnerships are destabilizing global stability.