A Grand Military Parade Becomes a Show of Geopolitical Defiance
- Aug 28, 2025
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A grand military parade in Beijing is more than just a commemoration of history. This week, China's President Xi Jinping will host a gathering of key global leaders, turning a historical event into a modern-day statement. With Russiaâs Vladimir Putin and North Koreaâs Kim Jong-un by his side, the event in Tiananmen Square signals a new kind of world order.
While the parade officially marks the surrender of Japan in World War II, its guest list tells a more contemporary tale. The absence of top Western leaders is as notable as the presence of figures under significant international pressure. Itâs a deliberate alignment, projecting a message of solidarity among nations that have found themselves at odds with the West.
This choreographed display of power brings together nations grappling with sanctions and isolation, creating a shared front. While many of the worldâs major economies will be watching from a distance, the question remains: what does this new axis of friendship mean for the shifting balance of global power?
