China-Russia Strategic Partnership: Its Implications for US Hegemony in the International System

Abstract

The strategic alignment between China and Russia presents a challenge to the traditional power dynamics, which has significant implications for the hegemony of the US. The partnership deepens cooperation in various domains, including trade, investment, military exercises, and diplomatic initiatives, thereby undermining America's ability to assert unilateral dominance on the global stage. This paper examines the deepening strategic partnership between China and Russia and its potential implications for US hegemony in the international system. Through qualitative analysis, this study aims to shed light on how this partnership may challenge the dominance of the United States on the global stage. This study fills the gap in existing literature by analysing the collective implications of the China-Russia partnership on the global order and its effect on the US dominance. Two key research questions guide the inquiry: 1) what are the drivers behind the China-Russia strategic partnership? 2) How does this partnership affect US hegemony in the international system? This research will answer these questions in detail. By applying the theory of Balance of Power, the paper aims to explore the ongoing dynamics of power shifts and alliances in contemporary global politics. It is arguably concluded that a strategic alliance between Russia and China will impact US hegemony in the world.