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An Alliance of Autocracies?
Published 1 year, 6 months ago
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North Korea and Iran are fascinating countries for many reasons, but also because they're part of an emerging alliance of autocracies. China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea are increasingly helping each other out in a range of global hotspots, often stymieing U.S. interests. But what is their end goal?
FP Live asks Barbara Slavin, an Iran expert at the Stimson Center, and Chung Min Lee, a Korea expert at the Carnegie Endowment.
Suggested reading
(FP links are paywall-free):Daniel R. DePetris and Jennifer Kavanagh: The ‘Axis of Evil’ Is Overhyped
Robbie Gramer: Looks Like ‘Axis of Evil’ Is Back on the Menu
The Economist: A new “quartet of chaos” threatens America
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