My latest article in Security Studies, where I contend that China & Russia are deeply aligned and moving toward an even closer relationship. However, their military cooperation primarily aims to support China's challenge of US hegemony in Asia.
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Thrilled to share my latest publication in Security Studies, 'Sino-Russian Military Alignment and Its Implications for Global Security,' where I examine the nature and impact of Sino-Russian alignment and explore the extent and limits of their partnership:
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Read my latest article published in Security Studies Security Studies, where I present a novel alignment framework that best captures warfighting capabilities and how great powers align:
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Russia, China, and North Korea teamed up during the Cold War only to have the tripartite pact fizzle out. Oriana Skylar Mastro believes the same fate lies ahead for the current convergence of the three nations. Read why in Foreign Affairs. ow.ly/xZj550QJM8q

Despite bolstering North Korea—China faces a diplomatic tightrope, balancing its global image against the backdrop of Russian aggression.

Check out my latest analysis Foreign Affairs:
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North Korea's increasing boldness, supported by Russia, poses a threat not just to regional stability but also to China's strategic interests.

Read my full analysis Foreign Affairs:
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Some holiday reading - the silver lining behind the recent moves in the China-Russia -North Korea relationship Foreign Affairs: foreignaffairs.com/china/next-tri…

Very insightful ChinaTalk Jordan Schneider podcast with Mike Gallagher exploring his perspectives on the broader issues in Congress, the enduring relevance of the early Cold War, and lessons from his experiences in Iraq and the Eisenhower Archives:
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'Births in China are in free fall: Totaling 17.86 million in 2016, they slid to 9.56 million in 2022, a roughly 50 percent decline in six years.'

Excellent analysis by Interpret: China @CSIS experts on China's demographic challenges:
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“Using facial-recognition technology and mobile-phone data [China] identified, interrogated and arrested” white-paper protestors.

Great article outlining the impact of China’s “zero-covid” policy and ensuing protests. The Economist:
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In this TIME article on Taiwan’s balancing act with China, I argue that countries might be really reluctant to sanction Beijing if that stands in the way of them getting access to those semiconductors.

Check out the full article by Charlie Campbell.
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What’s in store for the future of Chinese diplomacy? Well, this fantastic @TheDiplomat piece argues that Chinese diplomats have become nothing more than “faithful envoy[s]” of Xi Jinping:
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The United States and China are at “critical odds” on how AI can— and should— be used in conjunction with military force.

I discuss the nuances of automating nuclear systems in this excellent Asia Times article:
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APARC Fellows Tom Fingar, Scot Marciel, and Oriana Skylar Mastro analyze the outcomes of #APEC2023 , the implications of the Biden-Xi meeting, U.S.-Indonesia relations, and other key geopolitical issues shaping the Asia-Pacific region. Get their expert commentary ⬇️ stanford.io/46B6YB0

'Biden and Xi are like a couple who've decided to get divorced, but they show up at Thanksgiving and still haven't told any of their family members. I would not be reassured if I were the rest of the world.' — Oriana Skylar Mastro ow.ly/6Vg950Qcbl7

I was recently invited on BBC Radio 5 Live BBC to discuss Xi-Biden meeting at the APEC summit.

Two leaders discussed regional & global issues expressing a desire for better relations. But, deep-seated differences must be addressed formally before any progress.
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In my recent interview (in Chinese) with @voachinese, I argued that the Xi-Biden visit was definitely important, but it's only the first step to improve the relationship.

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I recently joined Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow to discuss why China and the US need to be able to collaborate, and why I believe China will be thinking of new ways to exploit its competitive advantage. Bloomberg Technology Bloomberg TV

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In my latest discussion with Nikkei Asia, I assert that the Xi-Biden meeting was to signal some sort of global stability. I think this may fall short for long-term assurance.

I would not be reassured yet if I were the rest of the world.
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Beijing is trying to position itself as a security player globally. TIME Charlie Campbell

As we saw in the recent Xi-Biden meeting, Xi Jinping did move beyond just discussing regional issues to make some statements about global issues as well.
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