Economist Stephen S. Roach sees the recent joint statement by Russian President Vladimir Putin and China's leader Xi Jinping as a historic turning point toward a new Cold War. In part, he sees historical parallels: 50 years ago, the US and China approached each other and isolated the former Soviet Union. Today, China wants to exclude the US through a triangular maneuver.
By Redaktion Table
A US fighter jet crashes into the South China Sea. Recovery is extremely difficult. Nevertheless, experts expect a race between the US and China. Access to the latest military technology is too tempting for the Chinese military.
By Michael Radunski