..., manganese, limestone, phosphates, marble, salt, gypsum and oil—but will the trio manage to extract them on their own (though jointly) in commercial quantities to gain economic sovereignty, not just political one? Or all hopes are again pinned on Russia, China, Turkey, Iran and other non-Western nations? And if so, is “sovereignty” the right word here? Of course, “dependence” on Russia, for example, would differ from neocolonialism by ensuring “fairness” and “equality between partners,” ...
... official representatives of their sponsor country, the government cannot be held legally responsible for their actions. Some observers have pointed out that some of the radical movements in Syria receive support from abroad, which has little effect on Russia’s relations with their sponsors. China at one time actively used radical Marxist movements in the countries of Southeast Asia and provided them with various assistance. However, this was not a reason to enter a state of war for its relations with countries where such groups operated....
... theory of international relations, offering a compelling alternative to Western approaches, particularly the one proposed in Samuel Huntington’s
The Clash of Civilizations
[Huntington 1993]. It informed the idea of trilateral cooperation between Russia, China and India, implemented by Primakov and later embodied in the BRICS group. By now, the idea of multipolarity has been recognized in global political science, has entered the conceptual framework and the language of international diplomacy and is ...
On September 9, 2024, the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC), Synergia Foundation (Bangalore, India) and the Grandview Institution (Beijing, China) organised an online seminar ‘Shanghai Cooperation Organisation in the New World Order. Scenarios of Evolution’
On September 9, 2024, the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC), Synergia Foundation (Bangalore, India) and the Grandview ...
... 5, Moscow urged Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei to refrain from radical responses to Israel—not only to minimize possible civilian casualties but also to avoid provoking a direct conflict with the U.S.
Yang Xiaotong:
“Light of the World” No More. China and Russia Should Help Restore Multipolarity in the Middle East
Postmodernity as inoculation against war
However, the core reasons lie not outside, but inside the region. It appears that key actors—from Egypt to Syria, and from Turkey to Iran—are unwilling ...
... alliance is a long way off. Moscow and Beijing are not striving for it. But their interaction is now closer, and the United States will no longer be able to use Russia to balance China.
Andrey Kortunov:
‘Senior-Junior Partnership’ Claim Distorts Russia-China Relations
Chinese diplomacy has been building an extremely cautious foreign policy since the late 1970s. Beijing has most consistently adhered to the principle of minimizing adversaries and maximizing friends. In many ways, China has achieved its ...
... initiatives, such as the Bangladesh, China, India and Myanmar Economic Corridor, is yet to be seen.
Russian experts
Since the late 1990s, the dynamics within the Russia-India-China triangle has changed. The current asymmetry caused by closer ties between China and Russia is damaging to the relationship between India and Russia. The RIC triangle needs more balance, which may be achieved through India and China normalizing their relations.
There is still a risk that the Western countries could interfere in RIC affairs,...
... Korea “on strategic and tactical issues” probably should not imply official support for Pyongyang’s steps in such a sensitive area as inter-Korean relations. As the U.S., South Korea and Japan are forming a triangle directed against North Korea, China and Russia, our adversaries are eagerly waiting for an excuse to blame us for similar aspirations and “supporting” what they see as North’s aggressive actions in preparation for war against the South. Some Russian social scientists speculate about the ...
... cementing their strategic partnership.
The BRI, spearheaded by China, is another critical link connecting Russia and Pakistan. The China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a key component of the BRI, has already deepened economic ties between Pakistan and China. Russia's potential involvement in the BRI can extend these benefits to a broader regional context, linking Eurasia through infrastructure, trade and energy projects that span from Moscow to Islamabad.
Moreover, the BRICS grouping, which brings together ...
In the 21st century, the whole idea of junior and senior partners looks outdated and even archaic. True international partnerships are based on mutual respect, empathy and a carefully calibrated balance of interests
When the current dynamics of Russia-China relations is discussed, the conversation often boils down to the concept of a "senior-junior partnership." A popular view—especially in the West—is that with more cooperation between the two nations, Russia is gradually, but inevitably,...
