David Stilwell, an expert on China and Russia's relationship, discusses the frictions and fraught relations between the two countries, including border disputes and China's undermining of Russian efforts in Central Asia. The episode also highlights the risks of China going to war with the Philippines and the US before invading Taiwan, as well as the need to address dangerous behaviors of Chinese fighters towards American reconnaissance aircraft. The potential war between China and Taiwan, China's attempts to undermine the international order, and creating new organizations focused on peace and prosperity are also explored.