The Axis of Autocrats Works Like a Clock: How Russia, China, Iran, and the DPRK Bypass the West

Neue Zürcher Zeitung

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Supported by Russia and China, North Korea is fueling the campaign against Ukraine. Democracies must not fall into fatalism. They must close loopholes, finance themselves through despots, circumvent sanctions and strengthen their war machinery.

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Just a few years ago, North Korea's dictatorship was nothing more than China's satelite. Today, Kim Jong-un himself draws other dictators into his orbit and has long since been a junior partner. Since Kim supported Putin's war against Ukraine with his troops in 2024, North Korea has turned from an eccentric neighbour to an important strategic player. Beijing also does not want to lose influence and struggle for Pyongyang's location. This is ment…