How Geography Limits Russo-Chinese Military Cooperation

Even limited engagement has its uses.

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Andrew Davidson
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The prospect of a formal alliance between China and Russia has long worried their adversaries, especially the United States. But Beijing and Moscow are not formal allies, and their military cooperation remains conditional. Their history of rivalry and different regional priorities limit how closely their militaries can integrate. Even so, selective cooperation can strengthen both […]

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Andrew Davidson
Andrew Davidson
Andrew Davidson is an analyst at Geopolitical Futures. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management and Homeland Security and is completing his master’s degree in International Relations through Liberty University. Prior to working on continuing his education, he served in the U.S. Army for over 11 years with experience as a Platoon Sergeant in the Middle East and South Korea serving with the 10th Mountain Division and the 25th Infantry Division.

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