US urged to enhance ties with Global South to address China-Russia collaboration

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1 year ago

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Credited from: SCMP

The U.S. is encouraged to **enhance relations** with the **Global South** to counter the **China-Russia partnership**, according to a recent discussion at a Washington think tank.
A report from the **Council on Foreign Relations** highlights this alliance as a significant threat, comparable to the tensions during the **Cuban Missile Crisis** of 1962.
Panelist **Richard Fontaine** emphasized the need for the U.S. to adopt a more **assertive trade policy** to offer alternatives to nations aligned with Beijing and Moscow.
The report suggests the U.S. should also **increase military presence** in Northeast Asia and expedite arms sales to Taiwan as part of its defense strategy.
Concerns remain about the future of U.S. trade agreements under the new administration and how it will handle commitments to the **Indo-Pacific region**.

For full article, visit South China Morning Post.