One Belt, One Road initiative and China-Russia relations – deep partnership or tactical alliance?
One Belt, One Road initiative and China-Russia relations – deep partnership or tactical alliance?

Summary/Abstract: The article looks at the initiatives in the OBOR framework, butalso more broadly into the relationship between Russia and Chinaand the identities of both states. The immediate factors encourage the present state of friendly rapprochement. At the sametime, there is something missing for the deeper relationship,which could last. OBOR is declaratively endorsed by Russia, butit is also seen as a competitive project for influence in the region, especially in Central Asia. The article looks into similaritiesin Russian and Chinese values, such as securitisation of democracy and juxtaposition to the West, but also brings up the differences such as the attitudes to religion, work ethics, tactics in foreign policy. The conclusion is that China and Russia are rathercompetitors in the region than stategic allies.

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