OpinionThe New Eurasian Order: America Must Link Its Atlantic and Pacific Strategies:
America must link its Atlantic and Pacific strategies.
foreignaffairs.com/united-states/new-eurasian-order-smith-ford
Photo: foreignaffairs.com · view article
US Must Unite Allies Across Eurasian RegionsIn 2024, North Korea deployed troops to support Russia in Ukraine, underscoring the need for US cross-regional alliance integration.
Key FactsOct 30, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: foreignaffairs.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: foreignaffairs.com
- North Korea’s troop deployment in Russia signals unprecedented military cooperation among US adversaries in Eurasia.
- Current US policy encourages allies to focus regionally, despite growing interconnected threats spanning Asia and Europe.
- China and Russia collaborate on military, technological, and hybrid tactics, forming a near-alliance challenging Western dominance.
- Enhanced defense industry cooperation and joint strategic efforts among US allies in Europe and the Indo-Pacific are essential moving forward.
Who controls the rimland rules Eurasia.— Nicholas Spykman, a political scientist who emphasized the importance of commanding the coastal edges of Eurasia.
Story Details
| Last Updated | |
| Total Articles | 3 |
Main Topics
News on this topic
OpinionThe New Eurasian Order: America Must Link Its Atlantic and Pacific Strategies: America must link its Atlantic and Pacific strategies.
foreignaffairs.com/united-states/new-eurasian-order-smith-ford
Similar to This
Previous
OpinionThe Axis of Upheaval Goes to War: How Battlefield Cooperation Is Binding Together America’s Adversaries
foreignaffairs.com/iran/axis-upheaval-goes-war
BBC Oct 15
We are behind you and that will not change, PM tells Zelensky: The Ukrainian president visited London in an effort to bolster support among European allies ...
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm0rl1gkz97do
Ukraine’s drone arsenal is highly dependent on parts from China: Since Russia invaded more than four years ago, Ukraine has become a global leader in military ...
apnews.com/article/ukraine-drones-china-russia-0715effbd80246ee535fd25220011f30
China’s Liaoning carrier heads to the Pacific as US, Japan prepare for missile drills
scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3370859/chinas-liaoning-carrier-heads-pacific-us-japan-prepare-missile-drills
US threatens to suspend intel sharing, weapons purchases if Ukraine continues Russia energy strikes, sources say
edition.cnn.com/2026/10/11/politics/ukraine-us-weapons-intelligence
Bill Emmott: As US turns 250, Japan, Europe must remind Washington it needs its allies - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260710/p2g/00m/0op/026000c
Pentagon to offer 'more limited' support to US allies: The US will also offer “more limited” support to US allies, according to a new national defence strategy ...
bbc.com/news/articles/cj9r8ezym3ro
USA - | US defense strategy: Europe yes, but not the focus: The national security strategy of the Trump administration has shocked its European partners ...
stuttgarter-nachrichten.de/inhalt.usa-us-verteidigungsstrategie-europa-ja-aber-nicht-der-fokus.aa3356ca-58df-4b0e-9850-31d1299c55d1.html
America vs. the World: President Trump wants to return to the 19th century’s international order. He will leave America less prosperous—and the whole world less ...
theatlantic.com/magazine/2026/03/trump-national-security-greenland-spheres-of-interest/685673/
OpinionThe New Eurasian Order: America Must Link Its Atlantic and Pacific Strategies: America must link its Atlantic and Pacific strategies.
foreignaffairs.com/united-states/new-eurasian-order-smith-ford
OpinionThe China that says it is ‘unstoppable’: There can now be little doubt that the world leader who is most pleased that Donald Trump is in the White House again ...
asiatimes.com/2025/09/the-china-that-says-it-is-unstoppable/
OpinionAmerica’s defense begins in the Western Pacific, not in San Diego: A recent article in Politico claims that the new US National Defense Strategy (NDS) currently ...
asiatimes.com/2025/09/americas-defense-begins-in-the-western-pacific-not-in-san-diego/
Trump, NATO to gather for summit amid rising global tensions: Just a week ago, things had seemed rosy. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte was optimistic the ...
pbs.org/newshour/world/trump-nato-to-gather-for-summit-amid-rising-global-tensions
The Case for a Pacific Defense Pact: America Needs a New Asian Alliance to Counter China
foreignaffairs.com/china/case-pacific-defense-pact
The Case for a Pacific Defense Pact: America Needs a New Asian Alliance to Counter China
foreignaffairs.com/china/case-pacific-defense-pact
The Case for a Pacific Defense Pact: America Needs a New Asian Alliance to Counter China
foreignaffairs.com/china/case-pacific-defense-pact
Hegseth warns Indo Pacific allies: ‘The threat China poses is real’: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday urged U.S. allies in the Indo-Pacific to increase ...
thehill.com/policy/defense/5326993-pete-hegseth-singapore-warning-china-threat/
Updated: EU formally adopts $170 billion defense plan amid Russia's war against Ukraine
kyivindependent.com/brussels-to-formally-approve-170-billion-eu-defense-plan-amid-russias-war-against-ukraine/
China’s taking cues from Russia to undermine US security umbrella: This article, originally published by Pacific Forum, is republished with permission ...
asiatimes.com/2025/05/chinas-taking-cues-from-russia-to-undermine-us-security-umbrella/
Key FactsChina Adopts Russian Tactics Against US Security
May 29, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: asiatimes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: asiatimes.com
- China is increasingly mirroring Russia’s strategy to weaken US extended deterrence through closer cooperation.
- Both nations employ integrated diplomatic, economic, and military efforts to divide US alliances and secure territory rapidly.
- China now views US extended deterrence as an existential threat and escalates military actions in the South China Sea.
- The US must reinforce its deterrence posture and encourage regional allies to enhance defense capabilities.
The US claims it wants to ‘compete to win’ with China, and does not seek conflict. But in fact, the so-called ‘competition’ by the US is all-round containment and suppression, a zero-sum game of life and death.— Qin Gang, China's former minister of foreign affairs, expressed concerns about US intentions towards China.
Next