Part 11/15:
Discussing the broader international landscape, Stubb distinguishes between Russia and China, viewing China as a more patient, strategic, and less expansionist power than Russia. He notes that the rise of China as a global superpower, along with shifting norms and institutions, signals a move away from a Western-dominated post-WWII order.
He emphasizes the importance of Asian countries maintaining a balance of power and cautions against binary alignments. Instead, he advocates for a nuanced approach where nations adapt to a “more gray” geopolitical landscape, leveraging energy, technology, and economic tools as instruments of influence rather than solely military alliances.