
Dragon and Bear: China‑Russia’s Strategic Embrace and What It Means for a New World Order
Introduction In a world reshaping at an unprecedented pace—marked by digital revolutions, geopolitical friction, and shifting alliances—China and Russia’s deepening partnership stands out as one of the most consequential developments. Their “Dragon‑Bear” alliance, framed as a response to Western constraints, represents a bold attempt to redraw international power maps. 1. Shared Stories of Historical Victimhood…