What's Next for the Russia-China Relationship: Implications for the United States and the World
Channel: U.S. Naval Institute
Date: 2022-10-30

The People’s Republic of China and the Russian Federation are bolstering their multifaceted strategic relationship with extensive military, diplomatic, and economic connections. The two countries’ apparent mutual affinity and alignment—based on shared opposition to what they describe as the U.S.-led international order—is of great concern to the leaders of the free world. This panel will discuss Chinese and Russian efforts to work together to displace the United States economically and militarily, as well as to undercut the United States’ leadership role in world institutions. In addition, panelists will discuss the implications of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, its impact on China’s view on Taiwan, and whether it might drive countries such as Japan and South Korea to develop their own strategic deterrents.