Russia-China Relations in the Post-Crisis International Order

This book traces the development of the China-Russia relationship following the global economic crisis, arguing that the crisis has transformed the relationship. It discusses how Russo-Chinese co-operation has accelerated post-crisis and how the relationship, though advantageous to both sides, is ever more asymmetric, reflecting China’s meteoric rise and Russia’s relative decline. The book concludes by examining how the changing relationship is affecting the overall international order, including the balance of power vis-à-vis the United States.