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The trio helped Iran build its nuclear program. But the U.S.’s entry into the conflict has raised the level of risk ...
Some U.S. officials talked about an “axis” of authoritarian nations, but the American and Israeli war with Iran has exposed ...
Iran's sale of drones and ballistic missiles to Russia for use against Ukraine, and the selling of oil at significantly ...
While ties with China and Russia may help alleviate the isolation of North Korea and Iran, the implications of labeling such ties an "alliance" or "axis" and triggering a large-scale U.S. response ...
Russia signed a strategic partnership treaty with Iran on Friday that follows similar pacts with China and North Korea. All three countries are adversaries of the United States, and Russia has ...
Ukraine Zelenskyy warns North Korea, Russia alliance could spell trouble for Asia: China's 'silence is striking' Ukraine leader urges Asian partners to bolster stance on Russia, North Korea as a ...
There are limits to what North Korea or Iran can really offer. Meanwhile, Russia’s increasing dependence on China is a big problem for Putin over the long term.
China, Russia, Iran and North Korea remain America’s traditional long-term adversaries. While none of these countries has any intentions to launch an unprovoked kinetic attack against the ...
In June, Russia and North Korea signed a comprehensive strategic partnership treaty. To some Western observers, this appears to be an alliance like the U.S.-South Korea bilateral alliance or even ...
China last week said it was "not aware" of North Korean troops being sent to Russia. Its muted response may undercut its efforts to improve trade with the EU, analysts say. But not everyone agrees ...
China, Russia and North Korea all have nuclear weapons, as do the U.S. and the U.K. Australia does not have them, but neither is it a party to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons that ...
As Iran reels from its gravest threat in decades, its alliance with China, Russia and North Korea—an axis that has increasingly alarmed the U.S. and allies—is facing a vital test: Will its ...