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| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages | 315-328 |
| Number of pages | 14 |
| Journal | Korean Journal of Defense Analysis |
| Volume | 21 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 8 Sep 2009 |
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Keywords
- China
- strategic convergence
- Russia
- superpower
- international system
- military
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China's strategic convergence with Russia. / Ong, R.
In: Korean Journal of Defense Analysis, Vol. 21, No. 3, 08.09.2009, p. 315-328.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
TY - JOUR
T1 - China's strategic convergence with Russia
AU - Ong, R.
PY - 2009/9/8
Y1 - 2009/9/8
N2 - This article examines the basis for China's strategic convergence with Russia in the current era, as well as assesses the viability of this convergence in the longer term. It will be argued that the convergence primarily reflects both Chinese and Russian concerns about the lone superpower's preponderance in the international system and its perceived intentions. These concerns relate to the military sphere as well as non-military considerations such as ideological differences. Ultimately, Sino-Russia strategic convergence exists as long as a huge capability gap persists between each partner and the United States. In the short-run at least, China and Russia will continue to balance against the United States.
AB - This article examines the basis for China's strategic convergence with Russia in the current era, as well as assesses the viability of this convergence in the longer term. It will be argued that the convergence primarily reflects both Chinese and Russian concerns about the lone superpower's preponderance in the international system and its perceived intentions. These concerns relate to the military sphere as well as non-military considerations such as ideological differences. Ultimately, Sino-Russia strategic convergence exists as long as a huge capability gap persists between each partner and the United States. In the short-run at least, China and Russia will continue to balance against the United States.
KW - China
KW - strategic convergence
KW - Russia
KW - superpower
KW - international system
KW - military
U2 - 10.1080/10163270903087329
DO - 10.1080/10163270903087329
M3 - Article
VL - 21
SP - 315
EP - 328
JO - Korean Journal of Defense Analysis
T2 - Korean Journal of Defense Analysis
JF - Korean Journal of Defense Analysis
SN - 1016-3271
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