... the approaches of the two nations to the new realities?
First, thanks to the strength of economic ties, Armenia remains in the sphere of Russian influence, no matter how much Paris, Brussels and Washington beckon to it. Armenia’s membership in the EAEU provides an open market in Russia for Armenian goods, capital and, crucially, its labor (every seventh adult citizen of Armenia earns a living in Russia), so this serves as a guarantee of strong relations between the two nations. Neither the EU nor the U.S. will provide a market ...
Working Paper No. 83 / 2024
Working Paper No. 83 / 2024
The following working paper presents the results of foreign economic activity of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) following its establishment. The author carefully analyzes free trade zone agreements (FTZs) as a key tool for developing the Union’s foreign economic relations. Additionally, the author assesses the effectiveness of existing EAEU FTZ agreements ...
... parties, as New Delhi is now preparing to become an observer country of the EAEU in 2024. In this context, Armenia is perceived as a natural extension of the economic union capable of linking the EAEU and India.
Third, India's arms supply to Armenia, Russia's only CSTO and EAEU ally in the region, strengthens Yerevan's military capabilities. This, in turn, helps level out the balance of power in the South Caucasus, reducing the risk of a new escalation, which is in line with Moscow's interests. Given Russia's inability ...
An important task for the future for Russia is to sync the EAEU and the BRI, developing a roadmap and pointing to projects that could demonstrate its concrete content
In the 10 years since Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21
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Century Maritime Silk Road in 2013, which ...
Report No. 84 / 2023
Report No. 84 / 2023
The following report analyzes Eurasian integration processes within the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and the progress it has achieved in light of new geopolitical realities. This is a comprehensive study that reviews the EAEU’s current integration results, economic achievements, as well as long-term objectives. The report covers both the EAEU’s ...
... historically been something that the West could do and hopefully will restart again. But now, under the present international agreements with the IMF, the World Bank, as well as the dollar system, which is being used politically in terms of the situation with Russia, to sanction not only Russia, but countries which the United States disagrees with. And they have these objectives which politically prevent precisely the type of cooperation and development which, for example, China has been doing. And you can ...
... deepening integration and developing new integration initiatives. Further progress depends on common markets, depth of engagement among the members in the Union, recognition of its benefits, and effective leadership. In the today’s environment the EAEU should focus on redirecting logistics to bolster Russian exports and to promote parallel imports in Russia to meet the interests of all Union states.
Anna Tsybulina, Associate Professor at the Department of Integration Processes at MGIMO University, pointed out that not only ad hoc problem solving, ...
... reserves both within this institution and in partnership with third countries – China, India and ASEAN.
Free trade zones: from figures to results
Artem Dankov:
New Reality: Kazakhstan Searching for Its Place in The Global Economy
The priorities of Russia’s EAEU presidency in 2023 and, more broadly, Russia’s vision for the Union over the next 5-10 years would be incomplete without an updated strategy for trade and economic ties between the association and its foreign partners. It is no coincidence that ...
... only today, but tomorrow and the day after tomorrow. This will mean a new meaning for the EAEU, which, as we would like, should appear in connection with such large-scale transformations in the international landscape.
In this regard, it will be sad if Russia and the rest of the EAEU countries spend the coming years not on creating the prerequisites for their joint development in the future, but simply on bargaining for tactical concessions. In the latter case, in a few years they will still have to answer important questions,...
... Academic Director of the Center for Comprehensive European and International Studies, National Research University – Higher School of Economics, Program Director of the Valdai International Discussion Club and RIAC Member.
Closed-door discussion allowed Russian and Armenian experts to frankly exchange views on challenges and prospects for trade and economic cooperation both among the EAEU member states and with partners in Eurasia. Sergey Chernyshev, Assistant to the Eurasian Economic Commission Trade Minister, Ekaterina Mayorova, Director of Department of Trade Negotiations of the Russian Ministry of Economic Development, Ashot Tavadyan,...
