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The US and China held their 19th annual Defense Policy Coordination Talks in December 2025, focusing on enhancing military communication, supporting strategic stability, and managing crisis de-escalation, with US emphasizing the importance of stable US-China relations and defending interests in the Indo-Pacific.
China and the United States are set to hold rare talks on nuclear arms control, marking the first such discussions since the Obama administration. The talks, scheduled for next week, will be led by senior officials from both countries and will also cover non-proliferation and maritime affairs. While the discussions are not expected to result in immediate breakthroughs, they aim to promote transparency in nuclear doctrines and establish effective crisis communication channels. The talks come amid a series of diplomatic engagements between China and the US, with a potential meeting between the presidents of both countries scheduled for November.
Regardless of the outcome in Ukraine, Russia will remain a major challenge for the United States. The country is held together by powerful forces, and defeat in Ukraine will not lead to its breakup or a democratic breakthrough. Post-conflict Russia will likely be authoritarian, expansionist, and economically lagging, yet still determined to play the role of a great power. Russia's large nuclear arsenal, cyber capabilities, and military potential make it a key factor in strategic stability. It will also continue to be a critical component of European security and play important roles in the Arctic, Middle East, and Indo-Pacific regions. The United States should seek to harness Russia's power for its own purposes rather than trying to contain it, focusing on peaceful coexistence, responsible competition, and mutually beneficial cooperation. Strategic stability, European security, and managing relations with China will be the dominant issues in U.S.-Russia relations in the years ahead.