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CRINK in 10 Charts

China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea (CRINK) are increasingly cooperating to challenge the United States and global governance. These 10 charts showcase how China and Russia anchor CRINK cooperation and how the war in Ukraine has accelerated CRINK alignment. 

Commentary by Brian Hart, Bonny Lin, Maria Snegovaya, and Mona Yacoubian — November 24, 2025

Renewed China-DPRK Diplomacy: Symbolism or Substance?

CSIS experts address critical questions regarding Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s recent visit to North Korea and its significance for bilateral ties.

Critical Questions by Victor Cha, Bonny Lin, Andy Lim, and Truly Tinsley — October 14, 2025

CRINK Security Ties: Growing Cooperation, Anchored by China and Russia

This brief utilizes data to explore the strengths and limits of security cooperation among China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea (CRINK), with a focus on lessons learned from Russia’s war in Ukraine and Iran’s conflicts in the Middle East.

Brief by Bonny Lin, Brian Hart, Leon Li, Hugh Grant-Chapman, Truly Tinsley, and Feifei Hung — September 30, 2025

How Robust Is China’s Energy Security?

Energy security is a key pillar of economic and national security. This ChinaPower feature weighs China’s main energy security vulnerabilities and strengths.

Commentary by Brian Hart, Bonny Lin, Hugh Grant-Chapman, Leon Li, Truly Tinsley, Claire Tiunn, and Peter Dazheng Huang — June 4, 2025

How Severe Are China’s Food Security Challenges?

Food security is fundamentally important to China’s economic security and social stability. This ChinaPower feature explores key strengths and vulnerabilities of China’s food security.

Commentary by Brian Hart, Bonny Lin, Hugh Grant-Chapman, Leon Li, Truly Tinsley, Peter Dazheng Huang, and Claire Tiunn — April 24, 2025

How Do Financial Risks Threaten China’s Economic Security?

This ChinaPower feature explores four key vulnerabilities and three strengths in China’s financial security. Taken together, they paint a cloudy picture of Beijing’s long-term prospects of becoming a global financial leader.

Commentary by Hugh Grant-Chapman, Brian Hart, Bonny Lin, Leon Li, and Truly Tinsley — March 28, 2025