Russia in the Indo-Pacific: New Approaches to Russian Foreign Policy

This book examines Russia's relations with the Indo-Pacific region through the lens of theoretical pluralism, offering alternatives to the mainstream Realist view of Russia as a major power. Contributors from Russia, China, Japan, Malaysia, Vietnam, and the USA explore multinational perspectives and theoretical approaches, including realism, liberalism, constructivism, and the English school of international relations. The book aims to facilitate Russian contributions to emerging global IR theory and promote a more intelligible common discourse in the Indo-Pacific. It is of interest to students, scholars, policymakers, and general readers interested in Sino-Russian relations, Indo-Pacific international relations, and international relations theory.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 286 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This volume offers a fresh perspective on Russia's relations with the Indo-Pacific region, challenging the mainstream Realist view of Russia as a major power using geopolitical strategies to establish itself. Contributors from Russia, China, Japan, Malaysia, Vietnam, and the USA, drawing on a range of multinational perspectives and theoretical approaches encompassing realism, liberalism, constructivism, and the English school of international relations, contribute to this understudied topic. Reflecting a trend of internationalization in Russian studies of IR, theoretical pluralism holds the potential to facilitate Russian contributions to emerging global IR theory.

Russia in the Indo-Pacific contributes to a more coherent and informed common discourse in the Indo-Pacific, of interest to students and scholars of Sino-Russian relations, Indo-Pacific international relations, and international relations theory. It also appeals to policymakers and general readers interested in foreign policy and economic trends in the Indo-Pacific who seek to better understand Russia's role.

The volume explores various dimensions of Russia's relations with the Indo-Pacific region, including security, trade, investment, and cultural exchange. It examines the historical, political, and economic factors that shape these relations and the challenges and opportunities they present. The contributors offer insightful analyses and recommendations for enhancing Russia's engagement with the Indo-Pacific region, promoting stability, and fostering mutual benefits.

One of the key themes of the volume is the role of multilateralism in shaping Russia's relations with the Indo-Pacific. The contributors argue that Russia should actively participate in regional and international institutions, such as the ASEAN, the Pacific Alliance, and the G20, to promote stability and cooperation in the region. They also emphasize the importance of building partnerships with other countries, including the United States, China, and Japan, to address shared challenges and promote regional prosperity.

Another theme is the impact of globalization on Russia's relations with the Indo-Pacific. The contributors note that Russia's economic and political interests are increasingly intertwined with those of the Indo-Pacific region, and that it faces a range of challenges and opportunities in this context. They discuss the challenges of integrating Russia into the global economy, managing its relations with Western countries, and developing its own brand of globalization that is compatible with its national interests.

The volume also explores the role of regional security in shaping Russia's relations with the Indo-Pacific. The contributors note that the Indo-Pacific region is characterized by complex security challenges, including terrorism, piracy, and regional conflicts. They discuss the strategies that Russia has adopted to address these challenges, including its participation in regional security organizations such as the ASEAN Regional Forum and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.

In conclusion, Russia in the Indo-Pacific offers a valuable contribution to the study of Sino-Russian relations, Indo-Pacific international relations, and international relations theory. By challenging the mainstream Realist view of Russia's role in the region and promoting a more nuanced and comprehensive understanding of its relations, the volume contributes to a more coherent and informed common discourse in the Indo-Pacific. It will be of interest to students, scholars, policymakers, and general readers interested in the region's complex and rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032012773