CNN's Jim Sciutto discusses the growing alliance between Russia and China and its impact on U.S. influence abroad. They explore historical instances of great-power competition and the potential shifts with a second term for Donald Trump. Topics include Russia's military capabilities, geopolitical historical analogies, and potential policy shifts in Trump's foreign policy.
Growing alliance between Russia and China challenges US influence abroad.
Warning of potential catastrophic outcomes due to waning diplomacy and military communication.
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CNN’s chief national security correspondent Jim Sciutto sits down with FP Live to share insights from his new book, The Return of Great Powers. What does a growing alliance between Russia and China mean for U.S. influence abroad? How does this moment differ from past historical instances of great-power competition? And how could this all shift with a potential second term for Donald Trump?