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The Unlikely Alliance: Russia and North Korea’s Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

In June 2024, a significant geopolitical agreement—dubbed the “Comprehensive Strategic Partnership”—was formed between two unlikely allies: Russia and North Korea. This deal sent shockwaves around the globe as it seemingly challenged the dominance of the United States and its allies, promising a “just and multipolar new world order.”

However, the reality behind this pact is anything but noble. Russia, grappling with the aftermath of its aggressive war in Ukraine, found an ally in North Korea, a pariah state led by Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un, who evokes both laughter and dread with his policies and personal style. This alliance is more about mutual defiance against Western powers than shared ideals.