Submission Statement: China’s growing economic ambitions are disrupting Russia’s traditional dominance in Central Asia. This has strained their partnership despite shared goals such as regional stability and opposition to „Western hegemony.“ A new report by Natasha Kuhrt explores the shifting power dynamic. As Russia’s war in Ukraine continues, Western sanctions have forced Russia to increase trade with Central Asian countries to circumvent sanctions. While Russia fears a loss of hard power influence within Central Asia, China has worked to pursue a leading role within the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).
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Submission Statement: China’s growing economic ambitions are disrupting Russia’s traditional dominance in Central Asia. This has strained their partnership despite shared goals such as regional stability and opposition to „Western hegemony.“ A new report by Natasha Kuhrt explores the shifting power dynamic. As Russia’s war in Ukraine continues, Western sanctions have forced Russia to increase trade with Central Asian countries to circumvent sanctions. While Russia fears a loss of hard power influence within Central Asia, China has worked to pursue a leading role within the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).