Publication

Dec 2016

This paper examines Russia’s post-2014 ‘pivot to the East’ and the pivot within the pivot, which specifically focuses on Russia-China relations. The paper’s authors particularly highlight 1) the areas of convergence and divergence between Moscow and Beijing; 2) the asymmetric interests and resources both countries have at their disposal; and 3) the overarching impact the asymmetries will have on Russia’s policy in Asia.

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Author Michal Makocki, Nicu Popescu
Series EUISS Chaillot Papers
Issue 140
Publisher European Union Institute for Security Studies (EUISS)
Copyright © 2016 EU Institute for Security Studies (EUISS)
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