The Neo-Authoritarian Bloc (NAB) of China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Belarus, Venezuela, and Myanmar has significantly altered global geopolitical dynamics, particularly in contemporary conflicts like Ukraine and Myanmar. This non-Western grouping, formed since the beginning of the decade, provides crucial diplomatic, economic, and military support, enabling regimes like Min Aung Hlaing's junta and Vladimir Putin's government to sustain their armed campaigns.
The NAB's cohesion stems from shared interests in self-preservation, dominating their near abroad, and asserting against Western influence, often reviving long-dormant territorial claims. Its formation was catalyzed by US-China tensions and the "No limits" partnership, leading to increased bilateral agreements and military collaboration, including North Korea's deployment of 10,000 soldiers to Ukraine. However, the bloc demonstrated limitations by failing to prevent the overthrow of the Assad regime in December 2024, the abduction of Nicolás Maduro in January 2026, and Iran's inability to repel joint US-Israeli attacks in June 2025, despite its air defense systems.
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