Trump's Russia-China Dilemma: A Complicated Web of War and Oil

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When the Trump administration enters office, the United States will shift its defense focus to China. What does that mean for the war in Ukraine? This video explores the concern that China is a primary beneficiary of the conflict, which encourages the United States to end the war early. We also explore how it is possible that oil sanctions are decreasing the likelihood of war between China and Taiwan, and that this strategy may in fact backfire.

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0:00 China and Russia Are Not the Same
1:55 Why This Policy Goes Beyond Trump
4:58 China: The Real Competitor
6:01 The Current Consensus on Ukraine
7:20 The Competing Perspective on China
12:09 Will China's Access to Cheap Oil Disappear Post War?
13:50 Why Taiwan Supports Ukraine Arms Aid
16:40 Does Russian Incompetence Make Ukraine Aid Unnecessary?
18:29 Are Oil Sanctions against Russia Reducing the Likelihood of War with Taiwan?

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