In this discussion, Charles Maynes, an NPR correspondent based in Moscow, sheds light on Russia's disillusionment with U.S. foreign policy under Trump, revealing initial hopes for cooperation that fell flat. Meanwhile, Jennifer Pack, the China correspondent, expertly explains how China is framing U.S. actions as a validation of its critiques, highlighting the inseparability of trade and security in contemporary geopolitics. The duo also explores the shifting dynamics of the Russia-China partnership amid growing global tensions.
