The China-Russia partnership is a highly consequential geopolitical alignment driven by a shared goal of countering U.S. hegemony and reshaping the international order into a multipolar system. While not a formal alliance, this relationship is strengthened by Russia's increasing economic reliance on China following Western sanctions, which allows Beijing to leverage its influence. Policymakers should note that while the partnership projects deep solidarity (as seen in high-level summits), it remains complex and limited by mutual mistrust and competing strategic interests. This enduring alignment poses a significant challenge to U.S. interests and requires continued diplomatic vigilance.
Turkey presses NATO’s EU members to broaden their horizons
English Summary
Turkey urges NATO members to adopt a 'pan-continental' view of European security, arguing that reliance solely on EU structures and the eastern front is insufficient. The article notes that current geopolitical crises in the south—such as the Gaza war and unresolved tensions over Iran—demonstrate Europe’s diplomatic limitations and need for reorientation. Consequently, any new security framework must broaden cooperation among all alliance partners and integrate non-military issues like energy security, supply chains, and trade corridors to effectively address the wider neighborhood's instability.
中文摘要
土耳其敦促北約成員國採取「全大陸性」的歐洲安全觀點，認為僅依賴歐盟結構和東部戰線是不足夠的。文章指出，南部當前的地緣政治危機（例如加沙戰爭和伊朗未解決的緊張局勢）顯示了歐洲的外交限制，亟需重新定位。因此，任何新的安全框架都必須擴大所有聯盟夥伴之間的合作，並整合能源安全、供應鏈和貿易走廊等非軍事議題，才能有效應對更廣泛周邊地區的不穩定性。
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