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.
Furious Minds: The Making of the MAGA New Right
English Summary
The analysis argues that American conservatism has undergone a radical transformation, shifting from an ideology supporting free trade and internationalism toward a radical, isolationist populism. This shift is driven by three intellectual camps—including postliberals and national conservatives—who emphasize seizing power, defining national identity by a single dominant culture, and prioritizing a religiously inspired 'common good' over individual well-being. Understanding these deep-seated intellectual grievances, rather than just polling data, is crucial for policymakers seeking to predict the trajectory of American politics and the challenges posed by the MAGA movement.
中文摘要
本分析指出，美國保守主義經歷了一場根本性轉型，其意識形態已從支持自由貿易和國際主義，轉向一種激進的、孤立主義的民粹主義。這一轉變是由三個知識分子陣營所驅動的——包括後自由主義者和國家保守派——他們強調奪取權力、以單一主導文化來定義國家認同，並將優先考慮受宗教啟發的「共同福祉」，而非個人福祉。對於政策制定者而言，理解這些根深蒂固的知識分子層面的不滿，而非僅依賴民調數據，對於預測美國政治的發展軌跡以及「讓美國再次偉大」（MAGA）運動所帶來的挑戰至關重要。
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