China-Russia Bilateral Security and Military Partnership in Changing World Order: Security Challenges for the United States of America in Asia and Beyond

Abstract

The objective of this research is to assess the defence partnership of Russia and China after the Cold War period. This study analyses the military cooperation and strategic relation of Russia and China in the post-Cold War period. Further, the article highlights the main contradicting areas between the United States of America (USA) and the Russia-China alliance in international politics. It also elucidates the Russia-China relationship across the diplomatic paradigm and economic aspects in the global economic system. China’s flagship economic New Silk Road Initiative is a challenging concept for the US on land and maritime across the world. Thus, the study uses the research question: how do China and Russia compete with the US challenges in the new world order? The qualitative comparative method is used to investigate answers to the research questions and objectives of this study. This article attempts to use an analytical framework to describe the countries’ vision for joint development in the area of security issues. Russia and China have deep military cooperation and commit to working together against the US domination in the Asia Pacific and other parts of the world. In a conclusion it is stated that Russia and China have been accelerating bilateral military cooperation in a positive direction, which is a success story between both countries, and the US is facing stiff competition in Asia as well as in the Asia Pacific Region (APR).

The Impact of the Us-China-Russia Rivalry on the Architecture of International Security at the Global and Regional Levels

“…China's emphasis on peaceful economic development, as opposed to military conflicts, is evident in its approach to regional challenges, including those posed by the US and India. Instead of engaging in conflicts, China is accelerating initiatives such as the Maritime Silk Road and the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), spearheaded by President Xi Jinping, aimed at expanding economic ties globally (Bharti, 2022).…”

“…Instead, U.S. policy and actions represent significant variables that can influence the Russia-China relationship. Enhancing the United States' economic, diplomatic, and military capabilities is imperative for shifting the prevailing global power dynamics in favour of the U.S. position (Bharti, 2022). Therefore, considering these perspectives, the paper seeks to examine the expanding alliance between Russia and China since the Cold War by stressing on its growing significance, particularly over the past decade.…”