Neutrality Studies [Back issue] Russia & China United: The USA Made Kissingers Nightmare Come True | Prof. Rein Müllerson
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Oct 22, 2025 In this discussion, Prof. Rein Müllerson, former president of the Law School of Tallinn University and international law expert, delves into the shifting superpower dynamics and the Russia-Ukraine conflict. He critiques Western hypocrisy, explores the roots of the Ukraine war, and argues for neutrality as a tool for de-escalation. Müllerson highlights the growing alignment between Russia and China and the challenges this poses to U.S. hegemony, while emphasizing the emerging multipolar reality and the benefits of non-alignment for smaller nations.
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McCain's 2014 Support On TV
- Müllerson recalls watching Senator John McCain publicly back Ukraine's opposition in 2014 on TV.
- He uses the example to show how such external endorsements feel unimaginable in other contexts and violate non-interference norms.
Western Policy Forged Russia–China Tie
- Western policy has unintentionally driven Russia and China closer, creating the alliance Kissinger feared.
- Actions by recent US administrations accelerated that strategic convergence.
China's Trade-First Rise May Shift
- China focused on economic ties and peaceful rise rather than territorial expansion, though historical cycles show such attitudes can change.
- Müllerson warns China may evolve from trade-first posture if strategic incentives shift.