Why the China-Russia is Nothing Like You Think

Описание: Russia and China present their relationship as a united front against the West. But beneath the surface, the balance of power is shifting in ways few people fully appreciate with both sides are doing their best to control the narrative. What’s presented as a united front against the West is, in reality, a shifting balance of power shaped by history, economic pressure, and long-term ambition.

In this part 1 of 2 with ‪@PaulJWarburg‬, we track how decades of mistrust, convenience, and quiet bargaining brought Moscow and Beijing to this moment — and why China now holds real economic leverage over a Russia that has fewer options than it admits. From the risk of Russia drifting into silent dependency, to the strategic shadow hanging over the Far East, this is no longer a partnership of equals.

We also explore how India’s rising influence complicates Beijing’s calculations, and whether Washington still has room for a reverse Kissinger strategy — or whether that window has already closed.

Because beneath the official statements and photo-ops, a harder question is emerging: not whether this relationship will reshape the global order — but who ultimately controls the direction it’s heading.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Geopolitical Dynamics
02:51 The Russia-China Relationship: A Marriage of Convenience
05:43 Historical Context of Sino-Russian Relations
08:46 China's Exploitation of Russia's Resources
11:25 India's Role in the Triangular Relationship
14:31 The Concept of Russia as a Vassal State
17:23 China's Territorial Ambitions in the Far East
20:03 The Implications of Arctic Geopolitics
22:54 The Reverse Kissinger Strategy: Russia and the West

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