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The Russia-China relationship: the perils of a ‘friendship with no limits’
Stefan Wolff analyses the Russia-China relationship in light of Xi Jinping’s recent visit to Moscow, highlighting Russia’s increasing dependence on…
Apr 5, 2023 • 
Stefan Wolff
3
Ukraine: Beijing’s peace initiative offers glimpse at how China plans to win the war
Beijing’s 12-point proposal is a broad-brush plan for an end to hostilities which positions China as a key power broker.
Feb 24, 2023 • 
Stefan Wolff
3
What Trump wants in Latin America isn’t just the Panama Canal
Listen now (8 mins) | But bullying neighbours is unlikely to help the US to outcompete China.
Jan 25 • 
Stefan Wolff
Trump is not trying to appease Putin – he is building a dangerous new world order
Listen now (6 mins) | But will Russia and China play along or out-play him?
Feb 24 • 
Stefan Wolff
2
Europe-China relations: still just muddling through?
On Our Radar, 9 April 2023
Apr 9, 2023 • 
Stefan Wolff
 and 
Lucy P. Marcus
2
Ukraine war: what China gains from acting as peacemaker
China’s approach to ending the Ukraine war will determine the future of the European security order.
Apr 28, 2023 • 
Stefan Wolff
3
Russia's partnership with China, Iran, and North Korea is deepening
Listen now (7 mins) | But is this a sign of Moscow's strength or an indication of weakness?
May 14 • 
Stefan Wolff
1
Moving on from Ukraine? China-West relations between Xi'an and Hiroshima
Listen now (15 mins) | On Our Radar, 22 May 2023
May 22, 2023 • 
Lucy P. Marcus
 and 
Stefan Wolff
1
Trump’s Greenland bid is really about control of the Arctic and the coming battle with China
Listen now (6 mins) | No great power in history has been able to go it alone forever – and taking possession of Greenland is unlikely to change this.
Jan 10 • 
Stefan Wolff
1
How China is increasing its influence in central Asia as part of global plans to offer an alternative to the west
China’s is building a transport and trade infrastructure in central Asia.
May 25, 2023 • 
Stefan Wolff
2
Western anger over China’s ambiguity on Ukraine cannot hide growing divisions in EU over support for Kyiv
France is one of a growing number of countries urging a negotiated settlement to the war mediated by China.
Apr 26, 2023 • 
Stefan Wolff
1
Ukraine war: talks in Jeddah give Kyiv an opportunity to push its ten-point plan to Brics and the global south
Ukraine was able to advance its plan for peace with an audience including China and other Brics nations.
Aug 7, 2023 • 
Stefan Wolff
3
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