Why Russia's Biggest Threat is Actually China

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[@RealLifeLore]

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[@snipertrader206]

Moral of this video: In politics, there are no lasting friends, no lasting enemies, only lasting interests.

[@sergioacevedo2254]

I always saw the Russian-Chinese "alliance" as the definition of "there are no allies, only common interests".

[@stefanpapp6248]

Great work! I learned a lot. Will recommend you!

[@chrisalas879]

Beautiful work brother i love this up date news

[@lavishkumar9075]

I got a sudden chill when you started talking about water scarcity and how conflicts may arise from it. The saying that my parents used to say that "one day, there will be a war for water" is beginning to come into fruition.

[@Owlr4ider]

Just a small correction, the territory ceded by China to Russia in 1858 was Manchuria in its entirety not just Outer Manchuria. Inner Manchuria was eventually returned to China while Outer Manchuria remained in Russian hands and is where the port city of Vladivostok is located. You can see this discrepancy in your own maps, with your statement on supposed 'outer Manchuria' encompassing the border with North Korea while in the next map which still talks about outer Manchuria that territory suddenly shrunk(inner Manchuria back to Chinese hands as it currently is).

[@glokingambo5983]

Thank you so much for informing us ❤

[@djowsvideos]

Great explanation! Great content. Understanding this is necessary

[@justbe1451]

Since Russia invaded Ukraine I've always thought it was a great opportunity for China to overtake valuable lands to their north.

[@mgllegendgamer4317]

I am Mongolian, the friendship between Russia and China is beneficial for us, but it also brings danger.

[@samedu5163]

Perfect analysis 👍

[@TravisHiep]

Thanks for this analysis. Great work!

[@chaosXP3RT]

"No nation has friends, only interests." - French President Charles de Gaulle

[@benurm2390]

It would have been great if you talked about the impact of having Mongolia right between China and Russia in this.

[@teaohar2]

Your videos are amazingly good. I learn so much from them. Thank you.

[@Monoq_band]

It’s hard when you don’t show map aligned with the north. Very confusing. ❤ 🙏 and thanks for your great videos anyway.

[@krucible9369]

I love your style of explaining current world affairs through geography. It makes it simple to understand and leaves all the political bias at the door.

[@andybryson3887]

Please take note of joint naval exercises currently taking place in the Indian Ocean with involvement of both Russia & PRC alongside South Africa. Many believe that South Africa is heading toward civil war and see these naval exercises as an attempt the the ANC government (who's popularity has recently been in decline), to gain support from these superpowers in the event of civil war. Would be very interesting if you could do a video covering this issue

[@qdmazo]

Well done video on the subject...