Master
2022/2023
Russia's Policies in Asia
Type:
Elective course (Business and Politics in Modern Asia)
Area of studies:
Asian and African Studies
When:
1 year, 3 module
Mode of studies:
offline
Open to:
students of all HSE University campuses
Master’s programme:
Business and Politics in Modern Asia
Language:
English
ECTS credits:
3
Contact hours:
32
Course Syllabus
Abstract
This is an elective course for master's programs, and is aimed at acquiring students with the basic practical and theoretical knowledge necessary for further comprehensive study of Russian policy towards the Asian countries. In practical terms, the objective of the course is to familiarize students with the process of formation and development of relations between Russia and Asian countries. In theoretical terms, it is assumed that students will become familiar with the main historical, political and economic processes taking place in Asia. Lectures can be delivered both online and offline. The format of each specific lecture will be indicated in the schedule.
Learning Objectives
- The course is focused on history and current stage of relations between Russia and Asian countries. The course offers a comprehensive analysis of Russian relationship with Asian countries in economic, security, cultural, and political aspects.
Expected Learning Outcomes
- understands the history of relations between Russia and Asian countries
- is able to advise individuals, departments and 13 organizations on the development problems of the countries of Asia and Africa, using modern methods of direct and remote counseling; to develop specific proposals for the optimization of various types of practical activities. Able to analyze the historical roots of modern processes in Asia and Africa and make medium-term and long-term forecasts of development trends.
- Identifies main spheres of cooperation between Russia and Asian countries
- is able to analyze, verify, evaluate the completeness of information in the course of professional activity, if necessary, make up and synthesize the missing information. Able to conduct professional, including research activities
- is able to comply and broadcast legal, ethnocultural and ethical standards in professional and social activities in the space of interaction with peoples and countries of Asia and Africa. Able to understand and analyze scientific, political and journalistic literature on the development problems of Asia and Africa, including in foreign languages.
- is able to formulate and substantiate proposals for joint oriental research, scientific and analytical and applied work. Able to analyze the historical roots of modern processes in Asia and Africa and make medium-term and long-term forecasts of development trends.
- is able to freely carry out professional and scientific communication in foreign languages. Able to seek information on relevant issues in Asia and Africa (including using advanced ICTs at an advanced level) and process it using modern methods of qualitative and quantitative analysis
- is able to independently determine the problem field of research activity in the field of various aspects of research in Asia and Africa. Able to formulate and substantiate proposals for joint oriental research, scientific and analytical and applied work.
- is able to reflect (evaluate and process) learned scientific methods and methods of activity. Able to independently master new research methods, change the scientific and industrial profile of their activities.
Course Contents
- Topic 1. Introduction to the course. Russia in Asia’s international organizations
- Topic 2. Russia and Southeast Asia
- Topic 3. Russia and Northeast Asia (China)
- Topic 4. Russia and Northeast Asia (Japan, RK, DPRK)
- Topic 5. Russia and Middle East
- Topic 6. Russia and Central Asia
- Topic 7. Russia and Caucasus
Interim Assessment
- 2022/2023 3rd module0.25 * Essay + 0.25 * Research Poster + 0.25 * In-class seminar participation + 0.25 * Group Presentation
Bibliography
Recommended Core Bibliography
- Cooley, A. (DE-588)136544118, (DE-576)268032912. (2013). The changing logic of Russian strategy in Central Asia : from privileged sphere to divide and rule? / Alexander Cooley; Marlene Laruelle. Washington/D.C: PONARS Eurasia. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edswao&AN=edswao.407200010
- Drake-Brockman, J., & Drysdale, P. (2004). Regional economic integration in East Asia. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsbas&AN=edsbas.96E1E164
- Lo, V. I., & Hiscock, M. E. (2014). The Rise of the BRICS in the Global Political Economy : Changing Paradigms? Edward Elgar Publishing.
- Na-Xi, L. V. (DE-588)1186408030, (DE-627)1665879548, aut. (2019). How the Belt and Road Initiative can help strengthen the role of the SCO and deepen China’s cooperation with Russia and the countries of Central Asia Lu Na-Xi, Huang Meng-Fang, Lu Shan-Bing. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edswao&AN=edswao.1665891130
- Nikolay Kozhanov. (2021). Russia’s Relations with the GCC and Iran. Palgrave Macmillan.
- Oxford handbook of the international relations of Asia / edited by Saadia M. Pekkanen, John Ravenhill and Rosemary Foot. (2014). New York, NY [u.a.]: Oxford University Press. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edswao&AN=edswao.414586344
- Park, Y. C. (2007). Economic Liberalization and Integration in East Asia: A Post-Crisis Paradigm. Oxford University Press. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsrep&AN=edsrep.b.oxp.obooks.9780199215218
- Platte, W. A. (2018). The Duel of the Giants: China and Russia in Asia. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsbas&AN=edsbas.648F08D6
- Russian strategic thought toward Asia / edited by Gilbert Rozman, Kazuhito Togo and Joseph P. Ferguson. (2006). Basingstoke [u.a.]: Palgrave Macmillan. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edswao&AN=edswao.280512902
- ÜNALDILAR KOCAMAZ, S. (2019). The Rise of New Powers in World Politics: Russia, China and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. International Relations / Uluslararasi Iliskiler, 16(61), 127–141. https://doi.org/10.33458/uidergisi.541542
- Vasiliev, A. V. aut. (2018). Russia’s Middle East policy : from Lenin to Putin / Alexey Vasiliev. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edswao&AN=edswao.502343753
Recommended Additional Bibliography
- Tanja A. Börzel, & Thomas Risse. (2016). The Oxford Handbook of Comparative Regionalism. OUP Oxford.