Elizabeth Wishnick

Elizabeth Wishnick, a senior research scholar at Columbia University specializing in Chinese-Russian relations, and Tanvi Madan, a senior fellow at Brookings focusing on India-China-US dynamics, dive into the evolving power plays in global politics. They discuss China's expanding role in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation and how its partnership with Russia might reshape the geopolitical landscape. Madan highlights India's strategies to stabilize ties with China post-border tensions, while both experts caution about the implications of US unpredictability on international alliances.

Julian G. Waller, a Research Analyst specializing in Russian political-military affairs, and Elizabeth Wishnick, an expert on China-Russian relations, delve into the intricate and evolving partnership between Russia and Iran. They discuss how the Ukraine war has intensified military cooperation, including Iran's weapon supply to Russia. Key moments like the Syrian civil war and the complexities of joint drone production reveal the strategic depth of their alliance. The podcast explores their navigations through sanctions and the dynamics involving China, emphasizing the need for nuanced understanding.

Join Robert Ward and guests Professor Takahara Akio, a University of Tokyo expert on Chinese diplomacy, Dr. Elizabeth Wishnick, a senior research scientist focused on Sino-Russian relations, and Dr. Catherine Jones, a security lecturer at St Andrews. The trio discusses the implications of the deepening Russia-China partnership, especially in light of the Ukraine conflict. They delve into Japan's security challenges, the need for stronger U.S. ties, and the delicate geopolitical balancing act Japan faces with China and Russia. A vibrant exploration of a complex landscape!