China's Agents of Chaos: The Military Logic of Beijing's Growing Partnerships.

The article discusses the growing partnerships between China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia, which have been described as a new "axis of evil" by U.S. officials. China plays a central role in this informal pact, providing significant support to its partners while maintaining a delicate balance to avoid being seen as the leader. The United States is urged to change its approach and treat these autocratic countries as a unified bloc, rather than trying to divide them. The article emphasizes the need for Washington to engage with both democratic and autocratic nations to effectively address the challenges posed by China's partnerships. [Extracted from the article]