Amid Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine and China’s assertive rise, the growing Moscow-Beijing alignment has become a destabilizing force since the Cold War. Although not a formal alliance, their military cooperation is challenging the U.S. in Asia. Dr. Aleksandar Matovski’s research shows their partnership stems from a mix of external threats and regime insecurity. Moscow seeks China’s support to offset conflict costs, while Beijing supports Putin to avoid destabilization, despite risks—calling for nuanced strategies to manage this alignment. |
