Risks as Sino-Russian ‘Make America Weak Again’ dream coming true
Why it matters: The perceived Sino-Russian strategy to weaken the U.S. could reshape global power dynamics and international alliances.
- China and Russia share a strategic partnership aimed at diminishing American global power, potentially summarized by the slogan 'MAWA – Make America Weak Again'.
- Donald Trump's 2016 election and potential 2024 re-election are seen as fulfilling a key part of the Sino-Russian dream, as his policies are perceived to weaken U.S. international engagement.
- The U.S. is seen by China and Russia as potentially having a leader who would act in ways that inadvertently benefit their geopolitical ambitions by focusing internally rather than on global leadership.
China and Russia's strategic partnership appears to be driven by a shared goal to weaken American influence, a dream seemingly realized with the 2016 election of Donald Trump and the prospect of his re-election in 2024. Their unofficial slogan, 'MAWA – Make America Weak Again,' encapsulates their desire for a U.S. leader who prioritizes domestic issues over international alliances, thereby creating opportunities for their own geopolitical expansion.
