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Hauser Symposium: The Axis of Autocracies
Thursday,
March 27, 2025
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In recent years, China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea have deepened their cooperation, raising concerns about an emerging “Axis of Autocracies” challenging U.S. global leadership. From military support and weapons transfers to economic backing, these alliances are reshaping the geopolitical landscape. This symposium will examine the extent of their collaboration, its global implications, and how the United States should respond to the threats it poses to U.S. national security.
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This Hauser Symposium is made possible by the generous support of the Hauser Foundation.
In-Person Session I: The Rise of the Axis of Autocracies
Panelists will discuss the expanding ties among China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea and the rising concerns over a potential “Axis of Autocracies” challenging U.S. global leadership. This session will explore the depth and durability of this partnership, evaluating whether it is a temporary alignment of convenience or a lasting coalition with the power to reshape global politics.
In-Person Session II: The Axis of Autocracies and the Global South
Panelists will examine how China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea aim to weaken U.S. global influence by engaging the Global South, promoting alternative institutions like BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, and challenging the dollar’s dominance. This session will evaluate the effectiveness of these efforts, particularly in shaping the positions of key global swing states such as Brazil, India, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, and South Africa.
In-Person Session III: The Four-Power Problem—How Should the U.S. Respond to the Rise of the Axis of Autocracies?
Panelists will discuss how increased cooperation between China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea poses a potentially unprecedented threat to U.S. national security and how the U.S. should respond.
Suzanne Nossel