geopolitical alignment
Xi's Show Of Unity With Putin, Kim Could Complicate China's Diplomatic Balance
Sep 16, 2025 01:24 am CST
If the purpose of a rarejoint appearanceof the leaders of Russia, North Korea and China on Sept. 3, 2025, was to foster unity among allies, then early indicators suggest its already working just elsewhere.
India Precarious Balance: The Hidden Costs of Russian Oil and Chinese Dependencies in Foreign Policy
Sep 09, 2025 08:37 pm CST
India's deepening engagement with Russia and China offers short-term economic benefits through discounted oil and essential manufacturing inputs, but creates dangerous asymmetric dependencies that threaten its economic sovereignty and geopolitical autonomy. This comprehensive analysis examines how the Russia-India-China axis exposes India to strategic vulnerabilities that outweigh tactical gains, while suggesting a polycentric approach to achieve sustainable economic resilience and diplomatic flexibility.