Магистратура
2026/2027
Отношения Китая и постсоветских стран
ID 1099697
Статус:
Курс по выбору (Политика и глобальное управление в Евразии)
Где читается:
Санкт-Петербургская школа социальных наук
Когда читается:
2-й курс, 1 модуль
Охват аудитории:
для всех кампусов НИУ ВШЭ
Преподаватели:
Мажинский Станислав Витальевич
Язык:
английский
Кредиты:
3
Контактные часы:
20
Course Syllabus
Abstract
The course "China and Post-Soviet Countries Relations" is a study of the relationship between China and post-Soviet countries after the collapse of the Soviet Union. As part of the course, students will study the historical, political, economic and cultural aspects of the interaction between these regions. Particular attention will be paid to the impact of Chinese diplomacy, economic strategy and cultural influence on post-Soviet countries, as well as prospects for future cooperation.
Learning Objectives
- The discipline is Elective for students. The main learning objectives are: ● Тo give students a comprehensive overview of the basic knowledge on Chinese and Post-Soviet states relations and main features of that negotiations. ● To develop the basic skills of understanding and interacting with Chinese foreign policy.
Expected Learning Outcomes
- Describe Chinese regional policy and characteristics of Chinese international relations in contemporary geopolitical conditions.
- Explains Chinese strategies in respect to economy and society in the different states and regions of Post-Soviet space
- Interprets the Chinese policy in respect to East European states, based on Chinese national mass media resources and regional information; evaluates international policy changes and Chinese interests.
- Describes Chinese interests and negotiation with Russia, Belarus and the Ukraine, within strategic, political and economic circumstances
- Analyzes Chinese policy in Post-Soviet Area within the Global context: threats, challenges and future prospects
Course Contents
- China and Cental Asian Countries
- China and Caucasian Countries
- China and Baltic Countries
- China and Belarus, the Ukraine and Russia
- China and Post-Soviet States: Strategies and Future
Assessment Elements
- In-Class ActivityLecturer evaluates students’ progress, including comprehension of lecture materials and assigned readings, as well as contribution to discussions. The component is calculated as an average grade achieved on all seminars. If a student is not able to attend the seminar due to illness or any other legitimate reason (relevant document should be provided), he/she is not graded for that seminar. A student can complete the tasks for a missed class and receive a grade. But in this case, the student cannot receive the maximum grade. In all other cases students are graded with 0 for the seminar they have missed.
- ExamSmall student group (2-3 persons) prepares presentation with the elements of analytical report, using literature, reports, scientific articles and statistics. Group prepares analytical report (include economic, investment, technology, strategies, military and security) chose one of the following topics: - Chinese interests in Kazakhstan - Chinese interests in Uzbekistan - Chinese interests in Kyrgyzstan - Chinese interests in Tajikistan - Chinese interests in Turkmenistan - Chinese interests in Ukraine - Chinese interests in Armenia - Chinese interests in Azerbaijan - Chinese interests in Georgia - Chinese interests in Lithuania - Chinese interests in Russia - Chinese interests in Belarus - Chinese interests in Estonia - Chinese interests in Latvia - Chinese interests in Moldova
Bibliography
Recommended Core Bibliography
- Raj, H., Kaushiki, N., Yadav, S., & Sathyadas, V. (2026). Shifting the Sand? Emerging Dynamics of Sino-Russo Relations in Central Asia. Journal of Eurasian Studies, 17(2), 265-279. https://doi.org/10.1177/18793665251401942
- Yamaguchi, S. (2026). China’s diplomacy in Central Asia: The logic of internal politics coupled with the logic of great power competition. Journal of Contemporary East Asia Studies, 1-23. https://doi.org/10.1080/24761028.2026.2619803
Recommended Additional Bibliography
- Nadyrov, S., & Stepanov, A. (2024). China's Impact on Sustainable Economic Growth in Central Asian Countries in the Context of the Silk Road Economic Belt. REGION, 11(2), 27. https://doi.org/10.18335/region.v11i2.527
- Sarybayev, M., Zhekenov, D., Rustem, K., Kurmanbek, A., & Kossalbayev, B.D. (2026). Regional security collaboration between Central Asia and China contemporary challenges and future prospects. Frontiers in Political Science, 8. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpos.2026.1670875