The Contemporary Sino-Russian Strategic Partnership: Challenges and Opportunities for the Twenty-First Century.
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Bolt, Paul J.
Cross, Sharyl N.
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2010-09
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Today many aspects of the Sino-Russian relationship are positive. The 'strategic cooperative partnership' is supported by the Treaty for Good Neighborliness, Friendship, and Cooperation, as well as membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and a shared commitment to a multipolar world. Nevertheless, the economic foundation of the relationship is weak, energy cooperation has not reached its potential, and the two states have competing interests in Central Asia. Thus, this article argues that although the Sino-Russian relationship is multifaceted and based on practical considerations, there are nevertheless factors that limit the relationship. China and Russia have links with the West that sometimes interfere in their relationship with each other. Moreover, the legacy of history remains in the background of the relationship. Finally, Russia's demographic decline, combined with China's economic growth, creates questions for Russians regarding their long-term security vis-a-vis China. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Bolt, Paul J., and Sharyl N. Cross. 2010. “The Contemporary Sino-Russian Strategic Partnership: Challenges and Opportunities for the Twenty-First Century.” Asian Security 6 (3): 191–213. doi:10.1080/14799855.2010.507153.
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Taylor & Francis
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1479-9855