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Grand strategy, Alliances, Balance of power, Diplomacy, Military analysis

March 27, 2025

Council on Foreign Relations: How U.S. rivals are reshaping the global landscape

In recent years, China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea have deepened their cooperation, raising concerns about an emerging “Axis of Autocracies” challenging U.S. global leadership. From military support and weapons transfers to economic backing, these alliances are reshaping the geopolitical landscape. This symposium will examine the extent of their collaboration, its global implications, and how the United States should respond to the threats it poses to U.S. national security.

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