Russia's Political Role in East Asia

Abstract

This edition examines Russia’s role in East Asia. Firstly, Artyom Lukin considers Russia’s efforts to play a more prominent role in the ongoing North Korean nuclear crisis, highlighting Moscow’s increasing collaboration with Beijing. Secondly, Evgeny Kanaev evaluates the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Russia and Vietnam in the context of Moscow’s vision of a Greater Eurasia Partnership and its wider diplomatic relationship with ASEAN.