Geopolitical Economy Report Trump failed to divide Russia and China: They're closer than ever, building a new multipolar order
Sep 6, 2025
The podcast reveals how Trump's divide-and-conquer strategy between Russia and China backfired, leading to a closer alliance. Key discussions cover the deepening political ties and trade partnerships between these nations, as well as the implications of a rising multipolar world order. The dialogue highlights how US actions have inadvertently united countries like India, Russia, and Iran against Western hegemony. Additionally, the conversation touches on dedollarization efforts and the strengthening of alliances within the Global South.
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Trump's Ununite Pledge And Outreach
- Donald Trump publicly vowed to "ununite" Russia and China during his campaign and promised to do so again after winning the 2024 election.
- The administration then dispatched officials to Saudi Arabia to attempt outreach to Russia as part of that divide-and-conquer effort.
U.S. Policymakers Prioritize China
- Marco Rubio framed China as the defining 21st-century challenge and suggested partnering with Russia on mutual interests.
- His stance reveals U.S. policymakers view isolating China as central, even while pursuing tactical ties with Moscow.
Economic Ties Cement The Partnership
- Economic complementarities make a U.S.-Russia pivot implausible because China is Russia's largest trading partner.
- Russia supplies commodities China needs while China supplies manufactured goods, binding their economies.