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Book SynopsisThis volume identifies the main drivers of the current Sino-Russian relationship, assesses whetherand under what conditionsChina and Russia would cooperate more extensively and effectively against American interests, and recommends U.S. policies that could prevent such an outcome.Most experts argue that economic interdependence, nuclear weapons, and the U.S. contribution to maintaining the global commons mean that China and Russia will generally accept U.S. military superiority and U.S. political supremacy in managing global affairs. An agreement between these two powerful countries to work against the United States, however, would greatly increase its vulnerabilities. Relations between the governments of China and Russia with the U.S. have worsened in past years. Identifying the various pathways, events, and political, economic, and military drivers that could shape the dynamics of the China-Russia relationship is of critical importance to U.S. security.This book examines the s
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Table of ContentsPreface Introduction
Trilateral Great Power Politics in Theory and History Part I Regional Alignments Chapter 1
Korea Chapter 2
Japan Chapter 3
South Asia Chapter 4
Eurasia Chapter 5
The Arctic Part II Functional Interaction Chapter 6
Security Ties Chapter 7
Arms Sales Chapter 8
Arms Control Chapter 9
The Cyber Domain Chapter 10
Economics and Energy Chapter 11
Outer Space Conclusion
Implications and Recommendations Appendices Notes Index
