The Trump administration of the United States has accelerated the advancement of the‘‘open and free Indo-Pacific’,strategy since 2017.From a geopolitical point of view and in terms of its national interests,Russia ...The Trump administration of the United States has accelerated the advancement of the‘‘open and free Indo-Pacific’,strategy since 2017.From a geopolitical point of view and in terms of its national interests,Russia has generally been critical of this strategy,believing it has posed certain challenges to its“Pivot to the East”strategy.Meanwhile,Russia is rejoicing for not being the primary target of US containment in the region and has sensed a new opportunity for exercising its Asia-Pacific diplomacy in the context of the Indo-Pacific strategy.Based on this situation,Russia has made a flexible and pragmatic policy response to it.However,Russia will inevitably face many restraints.In the future,Russia will seek to maximize its strategic interests on the basis of adhering to its inherent principles of Asia-Pacific diplomacy.展开更多
In 2023, the Ukraine crisis entered its second year. Neither side made concessions. The United States and the West continued to aid Ukraine. The crisis may be difficult to end in the short term. At the same time, the ...In 2023, the Ukraine crisis entered its second year. Neither side made concessions. The United States and the West continued to aid Ukraine. The crisis may be difficult to end in the short term. At the same time, the impact of the Ukraine crisis continues to expand, with profound implications for the international landscape, international security, and the global economy.展开更多
In 2023, during the stalemated Russian–Ukrainian crisis, Russia has adjusted its internal and external policies, sought to preserve battlefield gains, explored economic reorganization, opened up a new diplomatic fron...In 2023, during the stalemated Russian–Ukrainian crisis, Russia has adjusted its internal and external policies, sought to preserve battlefield gains, explored economic reorganization, opened up a new diplomatic front, reinforced domestic stability, and generally stabilized the overall situation.展开更多
Central Asia was stable and active in the diplomatic sphere in 2023. Maintaining a diversified and balanced diplomacy is the basic policy of Central Asian countries. The major power games will not result in regional t...Central Asia was stable and active in the diplomatic sphere in 2023. Maintaining a diversified and balanced diplomacy is the basic policy of Central Asian countries. The major power games will not result in regional turbulence, and the prospects for Central Asian development are promising.展开更多
In July 2021,Russia unveiled its new National Security Strategy,which is a considerably updated version compared with the previous one and hence presents several new features.For instance,it further stresses that secu...In July 2021,Russia unveiled its new National Security Strategy,which is a considerably updated version compared with the previous one and hence presents several new features.For instance,it further stresses that security should be prioritized over other aspects;it gives more attention to the chaotic aspects of order change in its assessment of the international situation;it highlights the threats from the West;and it places increased emphasis on domestic capacity building as a means for safeguarding national security.From the content of the new Strategy as well as Russia’s policies in recent years,the strategy of Russia for the foreseeable future can be generally characterized as inward-looking.Domestically,its policies will become more conservative;diplomatically,it will take up a defensive position;and economically,it will increasingly emphasize security and selfreliance.In other words,several issues that were previously overlooked will be given attention.However,strategic introversion does not mean that Russia will invest all its energy in defense.Instead,Russia will build up strength for changes that lie ahead.With the expected strategic introversion,Russia will fnd difculty in making breakthroughs in terms of its relations with the West;the China-Russia relations will continue on the path of steady development;and Russia will place greater importance to the balance of power among major countries.展开更多
After Russia launched the special military operation,Western countries imposed unprecedentedly severe sanctions on Russia,jeopardizing the country’s key industrial sectors.Therefore,Russia has adjusted its mechanism ...After Russia launched the special military operation,Western countries imposed unprecedentedly severe sanctions on Russia,jeopardizing the country’s key industrial sectors.Therefore,Russia has adjusted its mechanism and institution of import strategy,accelerated the revision of industry plans,implemented a series of supporting measures,further promoted the implementation of import substitution strategy,and placed greater emphasis on technical sovereignty,safety-related industries,and non-market means.However,Russia’s import substitution strategy is still constrained by multiple factors,such as limited path choice,weak foundations of industry and technology,and the urgent need to rebuild the production chain and supply chain.However,it should be noted that Russia’s import substitution does not imply allround substitution and comprehensive self-closure,nor will it be a shortterm strategy.Simultaneously,parallel import will become an expedient measure for Russia to replace import substitution in the future,while strengthening cooperation with non-Western countries,particularly Asia-Pacific countries represented by China,is the general trend,so Sino-Russian pragmatic cooperation will bring along new economic growth opportunities.展开更多
Dealing with climate change has attracted global attention,and promoting carbon emission reduction and achieving carbon neutrality is the policy goal pursued by numerous countries.In the past year,to adapt to the tren...Dealing with climate change has attracted global attention,and promoting carbon emission reduction and achieving carbon neutrality is the policy goal pursued by numerous countries.In the past year,to adapt to the trend of the global low-carbon transition,cope with extreme climate phenomena,reduce the impact of the EU carbon border tax,compete for the international discourse power,and seek breakthroughs in relations with the US and Europe,Russia’s cognition and position concerning climate change has changed signifcantly;Russia is taking increasingly active steps to achieve carbon neutrality goals.Therefore,it has launched a Green New Deal.However,due to restrictions by internal and external factors,it will be a long and difcult process for Russia’s real green transformation from concept to policy and action.展开更多
Russia needs economic reform,improved relations to avoid prolonged depression Russia is currently stuck in an economic quagmire under the dual pressures of Western sanctions and the endurance of low oil prices.The cou...Russia needs economic reform,improved relations to avoid prolonged depression Russia is currently stuck in an economic quagmire under the dual pressures of Western sanctions and the endurance of low oil prices.The country has suffered losses of over$500 billion since 2014,according to a report released by a team of Russian economists in February.Most analysts predict such stagnation is likely to continue for quite some time.展开更多
Over the past seven decades,diplomatic ties between China and Russia have gone through an extraordinary journey.Since the disintegration of the Soviet Un ion,China-Russia relations have made a smooth transition,becomi...Over the past seven decades,diplomatic ties between China and Russia have gone through an extraordinary journey.Since the disintegration of the Soviet Un ion,China-Russia relations have made a smooth transition,becoming more stable and mature.China and Russia have carried out pragmatic cooperation in various fields based on equality and mutual benefit.This has achieved win-win results,benefiting people in the two countries.Some in the in ternational community are reluctant to see the two come closer and have tried to sow dissension,propagating that the ties would inevitably deteriorate and that the friendship is not in the actual interests of the two countries.展开更多
This year marks the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and the five Central Asian countries,namely Kazakhstan,Kyrgyzstan,Tajikistan,Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.Since their inception,these partnersh...This year marks the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and the five Central Asian countries,namely Kazakhstan,Kyrgyzstan,Tajikistan,Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.Since their inception,these partnerships have endured and prospered despite the challenges posed by numerous changes in the global landscape.The former Soviet republics established their independence in 1991.展开更多
文摘The Trump administration of the United States has accelerated the advancement of the‘‘open and free Indo-Pacific’,strategy since 2017.From a geopolitical point of view and in terms of its national interests,Russia has generally been critical of this strategy,believing it has posed certain challenges to its“Pivot to the East”strategy.Meanwhile,Russia is rejoicing for not being the primary target of US containment in the region and has sensed a new opportunity for exercising its Asia-Pacific diplomacy in the context of the Indo-Pacific strategy.Based on this situation,Russia has made a flexible and pragmatic policy response to it.However,Russia will inevitably face many restraints.In the future,Russia will seek to maximize its strategic interests on the basis of adhering to its inherent principles of Asia-Pacific diplomacy.
文摘In 2023, the Ukraine crisis entered its second year. Neither side made concessions. The United States and the West continued to aid Ukraine. The crisis may be difficult to end in the short term. At the same time, the impact of the Ukraine crisis continues to expand, with profound implications for the international landscape, international security, and the global economy.
文摘In 2023, during the stalemated Russian–Ukrainian crisis, Russia has adjusted its internal and external policies, sought to preserve battlefield gains, explored economic reorganization, opened up a new diplomatic front, reinforced domestic stability, and generally stabilized the overall situation.
文摘Central Asia was stable and active in the diplomatic sphere in 2023. Maintaining a diversified and balanced diplomacy is the basic policy of Central Asian countries. The major power games will not result in regional turbulence, and the prospects for Central Asian development are promising.
文摘In July 2021,Russia unveiled its new National Security Strategy,which is a considerably updated version compared with the previous one and hence presents several new features.For instance,it further stresses that security should be prioritized over other aspects;it gives more attention to the chaotic aspects of order change in its assessment of the international situation;it highlights the threats from the West;and it places increased emphasis on domestic capacity building as a means for safeguarding national security.From the content of the new Strategy as well as Russia’s policies in recent years,the strategy of Russia for the foreseeable future can be generally characterized as inward-looking.Domestically,its policies will become more conservative;diplomatically,it will take up a defensive position;and economically,it will increasingly emphasize security and selfreliance.In other words,several issues that were previously overlooked will be given attention.However,strategic introversion does not mean that Russia will invest all its energy in defense.Instead,Russia will build up strength for changes that lie ahead.With the expected strategic introversion,Russia will fnd difculty in making breakthroughs in terms of its relations with the West;the China-Russia relations will continue on the path of steady development;and Russia will place greater importance to the balance of power among major countries.
文摘After Russia launched the special military operation,Western countries imposed unprecedentedly severe sanctions on Russia,jeopardizing the country’s key industrial sectors.Therefore,Russia has adjusted its mechanism and institution of import strategy,accelerated the revision of industry plans,implemented a series of supporting measures,further promoted the implementation of import substitution strategy,and placed greater emphasis on technical sovereignty,safety-related industries,and non-market means.However,Russia’s import substitution strategy is still constrained by multiple factors,such as limited path choice,weak foundations of industry and technology,and the urgent need to rebuild the production chain and supply chain.However,it should be noted that Russia’s import substitution does not imply allround substitution and comprehensive self-closure,nor will it be a shortterm strategy.Simultaneously,parallel import will become an expedient measure for Russia to replace import substitution in the future,while strengthening cooperation with non-Western countries,particularly Asia-Pacific countries represented by China,is the general trend,so Sino-Russian pragmatic cooperation will bring along new economic growth opportunities.
文摘Dealing with climate change has attracted global attention,and promoting carbon emission reduction and achieving carbon neutrality is the policy goal pursued by numerous countries.In the past year,to adapt to the trend of the global low-carbon transition,cope with extreme climate phenomena,reduce the impact of the EU carbon border tax,compete for the international discourse power,and seek breakthroughs in relations with the US and Europe,Russia’s cognition and position concerning climate change has changed signifcantly;Russia is taking increasingly active steps to achieve carbon neutrality goals.Therefore,it has launched a Green New Deal.However,due to restrictions by internal and external factors,it will be a long and difcult process for Russia’s real green transformation from concept to policy and action.
文摘Russia needs economic reform,improved relations to avoid prolonged depression Russia is currently stuck in an economic quagmire under the dual pressures of Western sanctions and the endurance of low oil prices.The country has suffered losses of over$500 billion since 2014,according to a report released by a team of Russian economists in February.Most analysts predict such stagnation is likely to continue for quite some time.
文摘Over the past seven decades,diplomatic ties between China and Russia have gone through an extraordinary journey.Since the disintegration of the Soviet Un ion,China-Russia relations have made a smooth transition,becoming more stable and mature.China and Russia have carried out pragmatic cooperation in various fields based on equality and mutual benefit.This has achieved win-win results,benefiting people in the two countries.Some in the in ternational community are reluctant to see the two come closer and have tried to sow dissension,propagating that the ties would inevitably deteriorate and that the friendship is not in the actual interests of the two countries.
文摘This year marks the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and the five Central Asian countries,namely Kazakhstan,Kyrgyzstan,Tajikistan,Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.Since their inception,these partnerships have endured and prospered despite the challenges posed by numerous changes in the global landscape.The former Soviet republics established their independence in 1991.
