November 22, 2024
Expanding China and Russia’s Defense Ties in Southeast Asia

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese Chinese Communist Party General Secretary Xi Jinping stand during the signing of a gas deal in Shanghai, May 21, 2014. (Alexei Druzhinin/RIA Novosti/Pool via The New York Times)
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https://www.usip.org/publications/2022/12/china-russia-alliance-double-danger-or-limited-partnership
November 22, 2024
The expanding influence of China and Russia in Southeast Asia’s defense sector is evolving Southeast Asia’s security landscape. Recent first-time engagements, such as Indonesia’s joint naval exercises with Russia and China’s participation in Vietnam’s defense expo, underscore Southeast Asia’s emergence as a key focal point for global strategic maneuvering. As these regional states diversify their military partnerships and recalibrate their security alignments, the evolving dynamics create both new opportunities and significant challenges for maintaining regional stability.