: A "true alliance" typically requires shared values or a common existential threat. Currently, the U.S. remains committed to a liberal international order based on democratic principles, while China promotes an alternative model of governance that emphasizes internal political control.
: Both nations view each other as primary competitors. China seeks to increase its strategic autonomy and regional influence, while the U.S. aims to maintain its leadership through established alliances like NATO and AUKUS. Can America and China Become True Allies?
Retooling America’s alliances to manage the China challenge : A "true alliance" typically requires shared values
