The Role of the Sino-Russian Strategic Partnership in the Transformation of the International System
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https://doi.org/10.23918/ejmss.V7i1p1Keywords:
Sino-Russian; Strategic Alliance; Multipolarity; SCO and BRICS., Sino-Russian , Strategic Alliance, Multipolarity, SCO, BRICSAbstract
This research examines the strategic alliance between the Russian Federation and the People's Republic of China in the post-Cold War era and the role of this partnership in transforming the international system. The study is premised on the proposition that the Sino-Russian strategic alliance constitutes a pivotal factor in generating fundamental changes in the global balance of power and facilitating the transition of the international system from the United States of America (US)-led unipolarity to a multipolar configuration. The central research question addresses whether the strategic alliance between china and Russia can serve as an effective alternative to American hegemony and how this partnership influences the reshaping of the emerging global order. The primary hypothesis posits that the deepening of strategic cooperation between both states across political, economic, and military domains results in the formation of a new power pole capable of altering the equilibrium of the international system.
The research methodology employs a descriptive-analytical approach to examine bilateral relations and their regional and international implications. Furthermore, the study identifies four principal phases in the evolution of this alliance: from the normalization of relations to the achievement of comprehensive strategic partnership. The findings reveal that cooperation between both states within the framework of international organizations such as the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the BRICS group, alongside coordination within the UN Security Council and the establishment of alternative financial systems, has collectively created an effective mechanism for countering Western hegemony and constructing a new global order founded upon the principles of multipolarity and balance of power
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