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Rajeswari Pillai RajagopalanThe Diplomat |
Sino-Russian cooperation and antagonism to the Western-led order is hardly new, but their partnership has reached new depths.
China’s sustained higher defense spending has altered the military balance in the region.
While China is expanding its nuclear arsenal at a dramatic pace, Russia and the U.S. are also testing new delivery platforms.
Amid difficult relations with the U.S., India is keen to show that it has other options.
Gwadar port has often been touted as CPEC’s “crown jewel.” Yet almost two decades after the port began operations, business has been lackluster.
It’s not in the new white paper.
Do not cling to hopes that either China or Russia will moderate the other.
While the Quad leaders are unlikely to meet this year, Malabar 2025 is going ahead.