Defense Priorities Defense Priorities
  • Policy Topics
    • US-Israel-Iran
    • Ukraine-Russia
    • Western Hemisphere
    • NATO
    • China
  • Analysis
    • Policy Papers
    • Symposia
    • Q&A
    • Polls
    • Grand Strategy Explained
    • Target Taiwan
  • Programs
    • Grand Strategy Program
    • Military Analysis Program
    • Asia Program
    • Middle East Program
  • Experts
  • Events
  • Media
  • About
    • Mission & Vision
    • People
    • Jobs
    • Contact
  • Donate
Select Page
Home / Grand strategy / Council on Foreign Relations: How U.S. rivals are reshaping the global landscape
Grand strategy, Alliances and commitments, 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.

Watch at Council on Foreign Relations

Featuring

Jennifer
Kavanagh

Senior Fellow & Director of Military Analysis

Defense Priorities

More on Asia

In the mediaAsia, Alliances and commitments, China

Australians wrestle with plans for second nuclear submarine base Down Under

Featuring Lyle Goldstein

November 5, 2026

In the mediaChina, Asia

China Just Exposed America’s ‘Carrier Gap’ in the Pacific Again

Featuring Lyle Goldstein

November 3, 2026

In the mediaChina, Asia

China-Russia defense ties move upstream as Beijing gains Russian know-how

Featuring Lyle Goldstein

October 28, 2026

Op-edAsia, China

The anti-China coalition is breaking apart at the seams

By Jennifer Kavanagh

October 26, 2026

Op-edAsia, Basing and global posture, China, Military analysis

Tip of the spear, or stranded on beaches? Chinese planners dissect USMC Pacific posture

By Lyle Goldstein

October 20, 2026

Op-edIsrael‑Iran, Asia, China, Middle East

Why the Iran war hasn’t deterred China in East Asia

By Peter Harris

October 18, 2026

Events on Grand strategy

See All Events
virtualGrand strategy, Military analysis

Assessing the 2026 NDS: What comes next?

February 9, 2026
virtualEurope and Eurasia, Asia, Grand strategy

Assessing the 2026 NDS: Alignment with restraint?

February 9, 2026
virtualNATO, Alliances and commitments, Burden sharing, Europe and Eurasia, Grand strategy

Assessing the 2026 NDS: Will it usher in burden shifting?

February 9, 2026

Receive expert foreign policy analysis

Join the hub of realism and restraint

Expert updates and analysis to enhance your understanding of vital U.S. national security issues

Defense Priority Mono Logo

Our mission is to inform citizens, thought leaders, and policymakers of the importance of a strong, dynamic military—used more judiciously to protect America’s narrowly defined national interests—and promote a realistic grand strategy prioritizing restraint, diplomacy, and free trade to ensure U.S. security.

Defense Priorities Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization supported entirely by donations from individuals and foundations—no funding comes from the U.S. government or any foreign government. Donations are unlimited and deductible for Federal Income Tax purposes.

  • Experts
  • Papers
  • Symposia
  • Q&A
  • Polls
  • Events
  • Media
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • About
  • Jobs
  • Contact
  • Donate
© 2026 Defense Priorities Foundation. All rights reserved.