Crouching Bear and Hidden Dragon: The Limitations in the Sino-Russian Alliance

7 Pages Posted: 17 May 2019

Date Written: May 14, 2019

Abstract

In the post-cold war era there has been a remarkable renewal and strengthening of Sino-Russian relations, especially from 2000 onwards. Moscow and Beijing started renewing and enhancing their ties in security, trade, as well as diplomatic issues more vigorously. Τhe close cooperation between the two countries is evident however the partnership hasn’t advanced to an anti-hegemonic opposition bloc despite the opportunities that arise. Russia and China are two rising powers with a great geopolitical weight in the international system and their partnership constitutes a constant topic of analysis. Sino-Russian co-operation takes place on many levels from energy supplies, joint military exercises, trade agreements, arms sales and the establishment of new multilateral institutions (such as the Shanghai organization, BRICS New Development Bank and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, AIIB) to a broad consensus on issues in international relations. However, the two powers haven’t formed an actual alliance that could fundamentally alter the distribution of power in the international system.

Keywords: China, Russia, strategic partnership, arms sales, energy trade, cooperation

Suggested Citation

Papageorgiou, Maria and da Costa, Luis Fernando Correa and Eslami, Mohammad, Crouching Bear and Hidden Dragon: The Limitations in the Sino-Russian Alliance (May 14, 2019). RAIS Conference Proceedings - The 12th International RAIS Conference on Social Sciences & Humanities, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3387928 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3387928

Maria Papageorgiou (Contact Author)

University of Minho ( email )

Braga, 4700
Portugal

Luis Fernando Correa Da Costa

University of Minho ( email )

Braga, 4700
Portugal

Mohammad Eslami

University of Minho ( email )

Braga, 4700
Portugal

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