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The Russian-Chinese Axis: A Multi-Theater Look The Russian-Chinese axis, solidified by their 2022 “no-limits” partnership, poses a multifaceted threat to U.S. interests across the Arctic, East Asia, South China Sea, Middle East, Europe, Indian Ocean, Africa, and South America. Russia’s $149 billion defense budget (7.1% GDP, 2024) and China’s $314 billion (1.7% GDP) amplify their challenge to the U.S.-led order, exploiting allies’ low defense spending—Japan (1.4%, $55.3 billion), Germany (1.8%, $86 billion), Australia (~2.1%, $34 billion), Canada (~1.5%, $29 billion). Their cooperation, from Arctic patrols to Middle East investments, pressures U.S. allies like India ($86.1 billion, 2.4% GDP) and Australia, leveraging economic and diplomatic ties. This analysis delves into strategic, economic, political, and geopolitical dimensions across seven theaters, emphasizing China’s influence on U.S. allies and implications for a U.S. North American alliance doctrine. Overview of the Russian-Ch...

The Russian-Chinese Axis   The Russian-Chinese axis, solidified by their 2022 “no-limits” partnership, poses a multifaceted threat to U.S. interests across the Arctic, East Asia, South China Sea, Middle East, Europe, Indian Ocean, Africa, and South America. Russia’s $149 billion defense budget (7.1% GDP, 2024) and China’s $314 billion (1.7% GDP) amplify their challenge to the U.S.-led order, exploiting allies’ low defense spending—Japan (1.4%, $55.3 billion), Germany (1.8%, $86 billion), Australia (~2.1%, $34 billion), Canada (~1.5%, $29 billion). Their cooperation, from Arctic patrols to Middle East investments, pressures U.S. allies like India ($86.1 billion, 2.4% GDP) and Australia, leveraging economic and diplomatic ties. This analysis delves into strategic, economic, political, and geopolitical dimensions across seven theaters, emphasizing China’s influence on U.S. allies and implications for a U.S. North American alliance doctrine. The reflection evaluates whether this axis t...