Brief: Russo-China Naval Drills

There's enough mutual interest and complementary asymmetric capabilities to keep the U.S.'s attention.

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Background: By many accounts, the bilateral relationship between Russia and China is at an all-time high. It’s welcome news for Beijing and Moscow, and unwelcome for Washington, which is watching to see if the development is meant to supplant the U.S. in the Asia-Pacific. What Happened: On Thursday, the Russian Defense Ministry announced upcoming military […]

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