A new report from think tank Rand explores lessons from the war in Ukraine that could apply to conflicts against China and Russia involving the USA.

First, narratives do not win wars. Western leaders sought to present the conflict as a moral crusade, a clash between good and evil, liberty and tyranny. But history offers few rewards to those who mistake rhetoric for reality. As Sun Tzu said more than two thousand years ago, "All warfare is based on deception."

China's position on the Ukraine issue is consistent and clear. Since the start of the crisis, China has been calling for dialogue, negotiation, and a political settlement, said Geng. China has stayed in contact with both Russia and Ukraine and has been working consistently to promote peace talks, he said.

The UK's defence review identifies Russia as an immediate threat and China as a persistent challenge, drawing lessons from the Ukraine war. Britain fa

The decision by President Donald Trump to initiate peace talks with Russia and Ukraine has raised hopes ... Additionally, the diplomatic opening to China that Nixon and Kissinger achieved in ...

The challenge is that Russia has China’s industrial backing, allowing it to scale more effectively than Ukraine. China produces 80 percent of the world’s fiber-optic supply. Russia has far more state finances to allow the purchasing of these supplies, while Ukraine still heavily relies on volunteers to drive some of these efforts .

Top security officials at the Shangri-La Dialogue highlighted the interconnectedness of global security, citing China and North Korea's support for Ru