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Chinese President Xi Jinping and Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro shaking hands in front of several Chinese and Venezuelan flags

China-Venezuela Partnership: Testing All-Weather Alliance Under Pressure

Recent U.S. military actions near Venezuela have challenged China’s commitment to its partnership with Caracas, showcasing a mix of rhetorical support, economic engagement, and military cooperation, but lacking in security guarantees or substantial financial support. This situation highlights China’s strategy in managing partnerships under Western influence and the limitations of its declarations of solidarity.

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Large group of protesters holding up the red and white flag of Georgia during a nighttime demonstration on a city street

Tbilisi Weaponizes American Political Language to Attack Western Institutions

Georgia’s ruling party, Georgian Dream, has shifted from being a nominal Western partner to a systematic antagonist by using rhetoric that criticizes European and American diplomats, such as “Deep State” and “Global War Party.” This strategy aims to consolidate power domestically and allows for geopolitical maneuvering toward Russia and China, framing the party as a defender of sovereignty against foreign interference.

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