Abstract
Claims that China has taken “Russia’s side” in the Ukrainian War oversimplify Sino-Russian relations. We contend Sino-Russian relations are a narrow partnership centered on accelerating the emergence of a multipolar order to reduce American hegemony and illustrate this point by tracing the discursive and empirical foundations of the relationship using primary and secondary materials. Furthermore, we highlight how the war has created challenges and opportunities for China’s other strategic interests, some at the expense of the United States or Russia.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
10.55540/0031-1723.3165
Recommended Citation
Zenel Garcia & Kevin D. Modlin, "Sino-Russian Relations and the War in Ukraine," Parameters 52, no. 3 (2022), doi:10.55540/0031-1723.3165.
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