Part 13/14:
Geopolitical Future: The US, China, Russia, and Beyond
Friedman argues that the possibility of the US and China reaching a strategic accommodation has profound implications for global stability. A successful trade and military agreement could diminish the threat of confrontation and reshape the post-Cold War balance of power.
He emphasizes that China’s relationship with Russia remains complicated. While China’s strategic interests diverge from Russia’s aggressive posture in Ukraine and elsewhere, the US’s efforts to foster US-China rapprochement send a message to Moscow. Should the US and China coalesce, Russia might face strategic isolation or recalibration, potentially altering its geopolitical calculus.