Of late, attempts have been made in the USA-at a high level and in a rather cynical form-to play the 'Chinese card' against the USSR. This is a shortsighted and dangerous policy.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author criticizes US attempts to use China as leverage against the USSR, calling it a short-sighted strategy.
- In plain terms
- Playing China against USSR is dangerous.
- What can you take from it?
- Geopolitical balance requires careful handling.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is using alliances strategic?
- Can balance prevent war?
Another view
It ignores US perspectives on balancing power.
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