The increasing tensions between the United States and China are reshaping the geopolitical and security landscapes in regions where these two major powers compete for greater influence.
Recent analyses by international relations scholars have contended that the hedging ability of many small and middle powers is eroding, since Washington and Beijing expect these states to make a decisive move to secure economic benefits or security assurances from one major power or the other.
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