Geopolitics of the US, China, and Russia: A New Dimension in Diplomacy

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Facing West or East

Geopolitics
 Woodward considers geopolitics from an economic point of view. Focusing on the
relationship between China and the US, the book discusses the challenge of
hegemonies created in the world ( Woodward, 2017).
 Over the past centuries, the US stood as a global power showcasing strengths in
security, military, intelligence and trade. However, its fading glory seems threatened
by the emergence of countries like Russia and China( Adelman, 2017).
 Political ideologies also enhanced the US power and might giving it recognition as the
leading democracy and a role model for many nations globally. This is changing
because the world looks at alternative sources of power and strength ( Baron, 2018).

China’s superpower
 Although the US was popular for military might, China continues to prove stronger in
Economic and Ideological power. Woodward brings this out by describing the existent
cold war in the Sino American relationship.
 China has numerous bilateral trade relations the US. However, the book is an eye-
opener on hidden truths. The post war relations reflect on the US as a diminishing
power and its attempt to reassert its position.
 Wooward’s book highlights the emergence of a new friendship bond between Russia
and China. This new ally seems to take advantage of the cold war between the two
partners to its advantage.