By Andrew Latham
The rise of China is one of the most significant geopolitical developments of our time, with China’s growing economic and military power reshaping the global order and challenging American hegemony. In response, some have advocated for a return to a containment strategy similar to the one used against the Soviet Union during the Cold War.
But containment is not a viable option in a multi-aligned world. “Prudent balancing” is the best strategic approach available to the United States in this new world order.
Multi-alignment is a new geopolitical paradigm in which countries are not aligned with any one superpower. Instead, they pursue their own interests and values, even if this means balancing between the U.S. and China.
This piece was originally published in The Hill on November 14, 2023. Read more HERE.