Sino-Russian Relations in the 2020s: Transactional or Trustful?
The world is focusing on the war in the Middle East, and is sometimes reminded that the war in Ukraine is still ongoing. Occasionally, the question arises as to what impact these wars have on our systemic rival, China, and to what extent Russia and China collaborate or even coordinate their actions. In our next PizzaSeminar, we will take a closer look at this relationship to gain a better understanding of it and its potential impact on us in the post-war period.
How close are China and Russia really when it comes to military-industrial cooperation? Are widely held assumptions in Western policy debates supported by empirical evidence? And what can we expect from this relationship in the years to come? Our speaker, Lauri M. Heinonen, will present his research on the Sino-Russian military-industrial cooperation, drawing on original Russian and Chinese sources. His analysis challenges common narratives by arguing that the relationship between the two countries is less advanced and less aligned than often suggested in Western reports.
The presentation will highlight key areas of cooperation as well as underlying tensions and limitations in the bilateral relationship. It will also provide insights into how both countries navigate strategic interests that do not always converge.
Finally, the PizzaSeminar will offer an outlook on possible future scenarios for Sino-Russian relations and their implications for global security. Together, we will discuss what these findings mean for international security policy and strategic assessments. If you want to come prepared, you can read Lauris full analysis here.
The main language of the event is English, however, questions during the discussion can be asked in German. Participation is possible both in person in Berlin-Mitte, Friedrichstraße 185 and online. Please register via the button below.
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About the Speaker:
Lauri M. Heinonen is a doctoral researcher at the University of Bamberg, Germany, a visiting researcher at the University of Helsinki, Finland, and a project researcher at the Finnish National Defence University (FNDU). His dissertation concerns early modern trade on the Rhine and his work at the University of Helsinki concerns history of innovation and technology. His presentation at BIGS concerns his research into Sino-Russian relations at the Arctic Axis project of the FNDU where the research group studies Sino-Russian cooperation in the Arctic region.