Interesting strategic partnerships develop to counter China’s
rise:
“The good news is that
an entente has already begun to emerge among the region’s key democracies.
America’s relationship with India, in particular, has been undergoing what
Tillerson called a “profound transformation,” as the two countries become
“increasingly global partners with growing strategic convergence.” The US now
holds more joint defense exercises with India than with any other country. Such
cooperation puts the two countries in a strong position to fulfill Tillerson’s
vision of serving “as the eastern and western beacons of the Indo-Pacific.””
Related:
Related:
China-Russia Rivalry
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/03/opinion/china-russia-rivalry.html