Open AccessAn analysis changing dynamics of Sino-Russian relations in Central Asia
Author(s) -
A. Rashid,
Taqdees Tahir
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
liberal arts and social sciences international journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2664-8148
DOI - 10.47264/idea.lassij/5.2.19
Subject(s) - china , central asia , prosperity , political science , hegemony , great power , international relations , state (computer science) , economy , east asia , energy security , political economy , development economics , international trade , geography , sociology , politics , economics , law , renewable energy , electrical engineering , algorithm , computer science , engineering
This paper analyses China’s growing presence in Central Asia and its consequences on Sino-Russian bilateral relations. Global leading economic powers are establishing relations with Central Asian states and are actively investing in the trade and energy sector. China is becoming an influential external actor due to its energy and security interests linked to this region as it will decrease Chinese dependence on Middle East for its energy needs. Russia has been considering Central Asia as important domain of its great power and never allowed any other state to replace its hegemony in Central Asia. Though China and Russia have witnessed a bitter past but now cooperating for their mutual interests in Central Asia. This paper aims to provide a historical perspective of Sino-Russian relations and an analysis of current engagement of China and Russia in Central Asia through the lens of neorealism. The methodology used in the research paper is secondary resources as the information has been gathered from books, articles, newspapers, websites, blogs, etc. The paper suggests that despite the Sino-Russian collision of interests in Central Asia, both major powers will continue to maintain peaceful co-existence to ensure economic development, peace, and prosperity in this region of the world.