Research Article · Vol. 20, No. 2 (2021) · pp. 138-156
Peer reviewed — at least two external reviewers, single-anonymised. Editorial process
A new epoch of Sino-Russian relations and their regional and global influence
- Gracjan Cimek — Polish Naval Academy in Gdynia, Institute of International Relations, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities
Published Dec 31, 2021 · https://doi.org/10.17477/jcea.2021.20.2.138
Abstract
The aim of this article is to describe direction of Sino-Russian relations toward a new epoch - as the decision-making centers of both countries define them - indicating the commitment to building the future international order. It includes the synthesis of evolution of relations, descriptions of cooperation building of mutual confidence by both sides in variety of institutions; analyses of geo-economic relations emphasizing their geostrategic dimension and finally dynamics showing how two great powers want to achieve new areas of cooperation focused on building multipolar world order which is the essence of "new epoch". The argument goes towards recognizing the relationship as a "hhybrid alliance". This hybridity is a structural factor that can constrain the use of new dimensions of asymmetric interdependence as political leverage especially by United States against the two non-western powers but also facilitate to use it against West.
Keywords:ChinaRussianew epochhybrid alliancemultipolar world ordergeoeconomy geostrategygeopolitics