Pepe Escobar : What Xi Told Putin

In this analytical discussion, geopolitical analyst Pepe Escobar explains the significance of a joint document signed by President Putin and President Xi in Beijing. This agreement, according to Escobar, solidifies a new strategic partnership centered on principles like equanimity, international law compliance, and a multipolar global order. He argues that the text serves as a roadmap for the future, rejecting the Western-led 'rules-based' order and emphasizing a collective, civilization-based approach to international relations. The pair also discusses the implications for current global conflicts, including the war in Ukraine and the role of other players like Iran and North Korea, framing these as elements of a broader, ongoing geopolitical shift away from US dominance.