Geopolitical Economy Report Trump failed to divide Russia and China: They're closer than ever, building a new multipolar order
Sep 6, 2025
The podcast reveals how Trump's divide-and-conquer strategy between Russia and China backfired, leading to a closer alliance. Key discussions cover the deepening political ties and trade partnerships between these nations, as well as the implications of a rising multipolar world order. The dialogue highlights how US actions have inadvertently united countries like India, Russia, and Iran against Western hegemony. Additionally, the conversation touches on dedollarization efforts and the strengthening of alliances within the Global South.
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China-Russia Core Of A New Order
- China and Russia are politically closer than ever, forming a core partnership in a rising multipolar order.
- Their unity signals a shift away from prolonged Western dominance and toward Global South influence.
U.S. Strategy Meets Strategic Limits
- The U.S. fears near-peer competitors and pursues divide-and-conquer to maintain hegemony.
- Washington tried to woo Russia away from China but underestimated deep political and strategic ties.
Trump's Ununite Pledge And Outreach
- Donald Trump publicly vowed to "ununite" Russia and China during his campaign and promised to do so again after winning the 2024 election.
- The administration then dispatched officials to Saudi Arabia to attempt outreach to Russia as part of that divide-and-conquer effort.