... partner demonstrates in every way possible that your relations are not his priority any longer?”.
In my view, there is only one answer to these questions, and it is fairly obvious. It is time to concentrate on implementing the concept of establishing a Greater Eurasia, the most natural and far-sighted today, combining the capacities of the two largest integration projects coexisting on our continent – the EAEU and the EU.
It is worth noting that the EU is taking certain steps in this direction, promoting ...
... paradigm explicit or merely use it as an implicit conceptual guide, it can complement the foreign policy community’s mental map in important ways. The community is often accused of being reactive, putting forward an abstract idea of an integrated Greater Eurasian space to stall for time in the face of a rising China, even as they claim that Russia had no choice but to react forcefully regarding Ukraine in response to Washington and Brussels’ continued refusal to acknowledge the legitimacy of its interests. An attempt to infuse the Greater Eurasia vision with ...
... Ukraine.
Paradoxically, the only realistic path for a Russian return to Europe today is via Asia. In other words, if Russia cannot effectuate a return to Europe — on acceptable terms — on its own, then it may only be through the creation, jointly with China, India and other Asia partners, of a ‘Greater Eurasia’ that Russia can acquire the expanded negotiating positions and potential it would need for its eventual dialogue with Brussels.
The idea of a Russian ‘pivot to the East’ — as it were — obviously has a long history. It was tried ...
... and China together with India, Pakistan and the Central Asian states are ready to offer a qualitatively new set of high technology, investment, banking, transport and other services in the areas of trade and economic cooperation”.
Anna Kuznetsova:
Greater Eurasia: Perceptions from Russia, the European Union, and China
Let’s look at some of these claims in more detail.
Firstly, there is little sign that China considers the EAEU as a serious partner. Instead, it prefers to deal with EAEU members on an individual basis. For example, the official Chinese
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... to other geographical regions which may bring greater potential benefits to Germany and other net contributor states. A historic opportunity is opening for Germany to re-enter the Middle East.
From Berlin-Baghdad to Berlin-Damascus
Anna Kuznetsova:
Greater Eurasia: Perceptions from Russia, the European Union, and China
Germany’s interest in the Middle East dates back to the turn of the 19th century. The Middle East was a region thirsting for investment in infrastructure and for industrial imports. The Berlin-Baghdad railway was planned to bring German industrial ...
... to the jaundiced justice of the United States.
The growing irrelevancy of the UN
As US-facilitated lawlessness abound, can the United Nations play any meaningful role in promoting a semblance of international law?
Sooner or later, the people of Greater Eurasia, particularly within the core nations of Russia, China and India may demand a governmental reappraisal of their UN memberships. What does the UN do? Prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons, which, failed in the case of Pakistan, North Korea and possibly Saudi Arabia? Prevent the emergence of Western-backed ...
The National People's Congress (NPC), China's top parliamentary body, and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), China's top advisory body, are scheduled to convene its annual sessions, known as the "two sessions" on March 3-15 2016, which marks a pivotal ...
... counterbalance it with sovereignty. The New World Order may be stamped on the US dollar and enthused by the West, but it remains a civilizational anathema and a global pipedream.
So, while the EU – a political construct – slowly disintegrates, Greater Eurasia continues to build. China and Iran recently revived their ancient Silk Road links via a new rail network on Feb 15. India and China are increasing cooperation despite unresolved border issues. Russia, China and India are subtly bridging the antagonistic chasm between Israel ...
While various Silk Roads are being laid down by China for a “Greater Eurasia” economic integration, it is time to look beyond infrastructure, trade and economics. A lasting foundation must be buttressed by the building blocks of tomorrow, especially in science, technology and innovation (STI).
With the ...
... West knows it can no longer compete with the East, except in luxury items that cater to a dwindling few. While the West is losing its economic competitiveness and socio-political cohesion, Asia is closing ranks. For the first time ever, the leaders of China and Taiwan shook hands recently to signify a growing Asian renaissance based on cooperation, moderation and pragmatism.
A trillion-dollar question however remains: Will the West throw a clunker into the Greater Eurasian machinery?
@Mathew Maavak, 2015.
