Sino-Russian Policies in the Center and Periphery: A Comparative Analysis

This book compares Chinese and Russian policies in their respective inner peripheries, focusing on regions rich in hydrocarbons and minerals. The Caucasus provides Russia with an ingress into Transcaucasia, while Xinjiang and Tibet serve as supply bases and conduits to the Chinese regime. Understanding Sino-Russian ties is crucial for understanding international politics in the 21st century.

Format: Hardback
Length: 282 pages
Publication date: 28 February 2022
Publisher: Lexington Books

This book delves into a comprehensive comparative analysis of Chinese and Russian policies in their respective inner peripheries, recognizing the vastness of these regions. To facilitate a focused study, a selection of key regions has been chosen from both geographical expanses. These regions not only boast abundant hydrocarbons and minerals but also serve as vital conduits for their exploitation. Moreover, the strategic geographical position of the Caucasus grants Russia access to the Transcaucasia region, a region that has posed significant challenges to Moscow in international politics. Similarly, Xinjiang and Tibet serve as crucial supply bases of hydrocarbons and minerals, while also functioning as conduits for their transportation to the Chinese regime. Furthermore, while Tibet acts as China's anchor in the Himalayas and a defensive buffer against Indian threats, Xinjiang serves as China's gateway to the resource-rich Central Asian market. Given the shared trajectory of Russia and China towards reshaping the post-Soviet unipolar order, insights into Sino-Russian ties and the diverse challenges and opportunities they present are essential for any reader seeking to comprehend the intricate complexities of international politics, particularly in the context of Chinese and Russian politics in the twenty-first century.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781666910575