The Economist: A new “quartet of chaos” threatens America

The Economist: A new “quartet of chaos” threatens America

The rulers of China, Iran, North Korea and Russia are growing worryingly close
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The emerging alliance between Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea presents a growing challenge to global stability. United by a common hostility toward the U.S.-led international order, these nations are deepening military and technological cooperation, from missile transfers to knowledge-sharing in space and defence technologies. Though riven by mutual distrust and differing ideologies, this quartet's strategic collaboration is accelerating, creating a potent threat to the West and its ability to counter rising global security risks.

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From The Economist, published under licence. The original article can be found on www.economist.com

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The rulers of China, Iran, North Korea and Russia are growing worryingly close

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