Sino-Russian Relations in the 21st Century

by Jo Inge Bekkevold (Editor), Bobo Lo (Editor)

Overview

This book examines how recent fundamental changes influence Sino-Russian relations and the wider long-term implications of the revolving Sino-Russian dynamic on international affairs. It brings together leading scholars to examine recent developments across the whole relationship – from grand strategy and global governance, to bilateral energy and military ties, and regional interaction in Central Asia, Northeast Asia, and the Middle East. The Sino-Russian relationship boasts major achievements, but also reveals important differences and latent tensions. The project is intended for policy-makers, academics and students of strategic studies, diplomacy studies, Chinese politics, Russian politics and foreign policy.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783030064501
Publisher:	Springer International Publishing
Publication date:	12/20/2018
Edition description:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2019
Pages:	336
Product dimensions:	5.83(w) x 8.27(h) x 0.03(d)

About the Author

Jo Inge Bekkevold is Head of Centre for Asian Security Studies at the Norwegian Institute for Defence Studies, Norway. He was previously a career diplomat.

Bobo Lo is Associate Research Fellow with the Russia/NIS Center at the French Institute of International Relations, and a Non-Resident Fellow with the Lowy Institute, Australia.

Table of Contents

1. Chapter 1 Introduction by Bobo Lo.- 2. Chapter 2 The Indispensable Partner: Russia in China’s Grand Strategy by Mingjiang Li and Angela Poh.- 3. Chapter 3 Unwanted but Inevitable: Russia’s Deepening Partnership with China post-Ukraine by Alexander Gabuev.- 4. Chapter 4 Explaining the Emerging Sino-Russian Energy Partnership by Morena Skalamera.- 5. Chapter 5 The Military Dimension in Sino-Russian Relations by Paul N. Schwartz.- 6. Chapter 6 Tending the Eurasian Garden: Russia, China and the Dynamics of Regional Integration and Order by Alexander Cooley.- 7. Chapter 7 China, Russia and the Great Power Contest in the Middle East by Jo Inge Bekkevold.- 8. Chapter 8 The Arctic Dimension in Sino-Russian Relations by Christopher Weidacher Hsiung and Tom Røseth.- 9. Chapter 9 From Global Governance to Global Disorder? Implications for Russia and China by Yu Bin.- 10. Chapter 10 Triangularism old and new: China, Russia, and the United States by Stephen Blank.- 11. Chapter 11 The Japan-China-Russia triangle and security in North East Asia by Bjørn Grønning.- 12. Chapter 12 Whom to call? In search of a European policy on China and Russia by Robin Allers.- 13. Chapter 13 Conclusion: Sino-Russian Relations in the 21st Century by Jo Inge Bekkevold

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

“The book is essential reading for anyone who wishes to understand not just Sino-Russian relations, but also the trichotomous relationship between China, Russia, and the United States in an increasingly polycentric world.” (Jayant Prasad, Director General, Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses, New Delhi)

“Chapters on such topics as military ties, Eurasian relations, the Arctic, and the triangle with the United States are timely and among the best coverage on these subjects now available. Analysis of shifts in Russian thinking is especially noteworthy. Given the significance of the subject, this book merits attention by those who debate foreign policy and by many who are studying international relations.” (Gilbert Rozman, Emeritus Professor, Princeton University, USA, and editor-in-chief, The Asan Forum)

“The Russia-China relationship has undergone remarkable changes in the last few years—it has become both broader and deeper. This edited collection is a useful contribution to further our understanding of their bilateral relations and the US-China-Russia triangle.” (Richard Weitz, Senior Fellow and Director of the Center for Political-Military Analysis, Hudson Institute, USA)