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After the September 11th attacks, both Russia and China saw an opportunity to forge a closer relationship with the United States. 

Then, the U.S. fought wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and weathered the financial crisis of 2008. 

What did Russia and China learn about the United States along the way? 


This episode was produced by Daniel Ofman and Kathryn Fink.
It was edited by Janaya Williams and Sarah Robbins.
Our director is Alejandra Marquez Janse.
And our interim executive producer is Courtney Dorning.

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