Austin Wyatt

Jul 8, 2024 | thediplomat.com | Austin Wyatt

The recent visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to North Korea was the highest profile reflection to date of the deepening relationship between the two rogue states. However, it is better understood as the culmination of a growing willingness in Moscow to provide material and diplomatic support to an isolated and dangerous actor, who returns the favor by supplying large quantities of munitions, albeit of .

Feb 6, 2024 | rand.org | Austin Wyatt |James Ryseff |Elisa Yoshiara |Benjamin Adam Boudreaux

As the United States and its close allies, such as the United Kingdom (UK) and Australia, face rising threats from China, a key part of their strategy has been to rely on allies and partners to outpace their competitor. However, operating alongside allies and partners also comes with operational challenges and complexities.