Бакалавриат
2025/2026
Взаимоотношения России со странами Восточной Азии в XXI в.
Статус:
Курс по выбору (Программа двух дипломов НИУ ВШЭ и Университета Кёнхи «Экономика и политика в Азии»)
Кто читает:
Факультет мировой экономики и мировой политики
Где читается:
Факультет мировой экономики и мировой политики
Когда читается:
4-й курс, 1-3 модуль
Охват аудитории:
для своего кампуса
Язык:
английский
Кредиты:
3
Контактные часы:
88
Course Syllabus
Abstract
The course “Russia in East Asia: New Opportunities and Challenges in the XXI Century” reveals the meaning, significance and difficulties of Russia's Pivot to Asia as a natural process of increasing activity both in the Russian Far East and in Asia-Pacific region as a whole. The course contains an analysis of the existing relations between Russia and states of this region. The course examines the key issues of modern history, economy and culture of East Asian countries, shows their specifics, highlights the evolution of Russia's international relations with these countries, and analyzes the contradictions and obstacles encountered along the way. The main focus is on political relations, economic cooperation and cultural interaction between Russia and the leading East Asian countries - China, Japan and the Republic of Korea. Also, attention is paid to the analysis of interaction and prospects for the development of cooperation with the ASEAN countries, as well as with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. One of the most important areas of research within this course is the rapid change in the balance of trade and economic activities between Russia and countries that are supporting the sanctions, and countries that have sharply increased trade with Russia - primarily China.The course is aimed at studying the institutional systems of East Asian countries and comparing them with Russian realities in order to more accurately determine the points of intersection of mutual interests, opportunities, as well as assess the challenges, origins of conflicts and disagreements on a number of issues. At the same time, the course examines a number of aspects of Russian participation in international regional organizations and forums. The course demonstrates the existing possibilities for a serious strengthening of Russia's positions in the Asia-Pacific region due to more active involvement in the international division of labor and increased cooperation with countries of the region that is becoming a powerful political and economic pole.Pre-requisitesTo pass the course, students must first successfully master the following courses:· Introduction to Economics;· Introduction to International Relations;· World History and History of International Relations;· New History of East Asia.
Learning Objectives
- • to develop students' skills in using institutional analysis when comparing the social structure of Russia and the countries of Asia-Pacific, as well as when comparing Russian and East Asian approaches to solving the most important political and economic problems;
- • to acquaint students with the history of formation and the main stages in the development of relations between Russia and the states of East Asia;
- • to form in students a comprehensive understanding of the current state of international relations of Russia in Asia-Pacific, as well as the prospects for their development and problems that complicate mutually beneficial cooperation;
- • to train students to conduct an academic analysis of the activities of international organizations uniting Russia and the countries of East Asia on the way to solving the most pressing problems of the region;
- • to develop an understanding of the broad opportunities that the Pivot to Asia offers Russia, as well as a clear awareness of the obstacles that stand in this way;
- • to initiate a systematic and holistic view on the basic theoretical approaches to international relations in the region.
Expected Learning Outcomes
- In the process of passing this course, it is planned to develop the following skills among students: In the process of passing this course, it is planned to develop the following skills among students:
- • to identify the internal cause-and-effect relationship of externally disparate social and political events, isolating the essence of the events taking place;
- • to be able to systematize the historical experience of reform in the countries under consideration;
- • the ability to work in a team, build competent communication during discussions and presentations;
- • to prepare and correctly execute written works.
- Also, as a result of successful completion of the course, it is assumed that students will be able: Also, as a result of successful completion of the course, it is assumed that students will be able:
- • to prove the importance of the institutions formed over the years in modern politics, economy and public life, as well as to highlight the main features of the specific institutional systems of the countries of East Asia;
- • to compare the East Asian state and social systems with the Russian political and social structure, to analyze the reasons for the obvious significant differences, both in the way of economic thinking and in approaches to solving economic issues in Russia and the countries of East Asia;
- • to compare the East Asian state and social systems with the Russian political and social structure, to analyze the reasons for the obvious significant differences, both in the way of economic thinking and in approaches to solving economic issues in Russia and the countries of East Asia
- • to formulate the developed approaches to solving the most important international problems of the region.
- • to reveal the meaning of the creation and participation of Russia in large international organizations linking the countries of Asia-Pacific;
- To be able to offer, systematize and interpret meaningful empirical data from information flows.
- To be able to establish cause-and-effect relationships, characterize and evaluate socio-political and socio-economic events and processes, identifying their connection with economic, social and cultural-civilizational contexts.
- To be capable of generating digests and analytical materials for publication in scientific journals and the media.
- To be able to draw up and execute documents and reports on the results of professional activities.
- To be able to substantiate the connection between the situation in East Asia and Russian foreign policy
- To be able to work in a team.
- to be able to offer, systematize and interpret meaningful empirical data from information flows
- to be able to establish cause-and-effect relationships, characterize and evaluate socio-political and socio-economic events and processes, identifying their connection with economic, social and cultural-civilizational contexts
- to be capable of generating digests and analytical materials for publication in scientific journals and the media
- to be able to draw up and execute documents and reports on the results of professional activities
- to be able to substantiate the connection between the situation in East Asia and Russian foreign policy
- to be able to work in a team
Course Contents
- 1. Introduction. Overview of the course. Asia-Pacific region and its specificity (4 hours).
- 2. Russia and Japan. The Problem of Southern Kurils (4 hours).
- 3. Russia and Japan. The problem of cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region. (4 hours).
- 4 . Midterm Exam.
- 5. Russia and China are joining forces in the international arena (4 hours)
- 6. Russia and China. The China’s Global Initiatives (4 hours).
- 7. Russia and the Korean Peninsula. History of the Korean War. (4 hours).
- 8. Russia and the Korean Peninsula. Russian-North Korean relations. Nuclear problem (4 hours).new balance in Asia Pacific
- 9. Russia and the Korean Peninsula. Russian-South Korean relations (4 hours).
- 10. ASEAN: from concept stage to the modern days.
- 11. Russia - ASEAN. Peculiarities of interaction
- 12. The game.
- 13. Final exam.
Assessment Elements
- ATTENDANCEThe grade will be based on attendance during the lectures/seminars. Attendance in class is basic and mandatory.
- TestThe test will be provided in the end of the 1st module in offline format during the session. The test is not blocking. It will be evaluated based on the students’ ability to accurately understand the approaches of the East Asian countries, taking into account a comprehensive grasp of the course material covered thus far. Answers should be clear, concise, and precise, effectively communicating your understanding of the regional features.
- ParticipationAll students should actively participate in discussions. Students should be prepared for classes and be ready to provide information/feedback or answer the questions on the subject. Participation grades are based on the amount and quality of participation. This means that a student needs to add new facts, data and opinions to participate in the discussion. In order to get full marks for the participation students need to actively participate in the class discussions, to demonstrate familiarity with assigned readings and lecture material, including being prepared to answer the questions that the instructor may pose.
- Final ExamThe final exam takes place orally during the session in offline format. The exam is not blocking. The student is asked to answer one of the 15 questions, a list of which is attached. What kind of question the student will get is determined randomly and is not known to the student in advance. The student is asked to draw a note with the number of the examination question. Time to prepare an answer is no more than 15 minutes, response time is no more than 10 minutes. A short, concise, but clear, logical and correct disclosure of the examination question is required from the student. The weight of the final exam is 35 points.
- Analytical paper I
- Analytical paper II
- Analytical paper III
Interim Assessment
- 2025/2026 1st module0.16 * ATTENDANCE + 0.14 * Analytical paper I + 0.16 * Participation + 0.54 * Test
- 2025/2026 3rd module0.13 * ATTENDANCE + 0.16 * Analytical paper II + 0.2 * Analytical paper III + 0.35 * Final Exam + 0.16 * Participation
Bibliography
Recommended Core Bibliography
- Lo, B. V. (DE-588)136778704, (DE-627)587246081, (DE-576)182102718, aut. (2019). Once more with feeling Russia and the Asia-Pacific Bobo Lo, Lowy Institute.
Recommended Additional Bibliography
- Blakkisrud, H. (2017). Russia’s turn to the East: The Ministry for the Development of the Far East, and the domestic dimension.
- Cordesman, A. H. . V. (DE-588)132834979, (DE-627)527714593, (DE-576)160622204, aut. (2018). The Korean civil-military balance Anthony H. Cordesman with the assistance of Nick Harrington ; Burke Chair in Strategy.
- Cordesman, A. H. . V. (DE-588)132834979, (DE-627)527714593, (DE-576)160622204, aut. (2019). China and the U.S.: cooperation, competition and/or conflict an experimental assessment : full report Anthony H. Cordesman (Arleigh A. Burke Chair in Strategy), with the assistance of Max Molot.
- Dibb, P. V. (DE-588)141669659, (DE-627)704037564, (DE-576)160727553, aut. (2019). How the geopolitical partnership between China and Russia threatens the West Paul Dibb ; ASPI, Australian Strategic Policy Institute.
- Lubina, M. V. (DE-588)1143872649, (DE-627)1003433197, (DE-576)495199478, aut. (2017). Russia and China a political marriage of convenience – stable and successful Michał Lubina.
- North, D. C. (1990). Institutions, Institutional Change and Economic Performance. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=510978
- Stronski, P. V. (DE-588)1139397028, (DE-576)350614059, aut. (2018). Cooperation and competition : Russia and China in Central Asia, the Russian Far East, and the Arctic / Paul Stronski and Nicole Ng ; Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
- The Korean pivot : the study of South Korea as a global power / editors Dr. Victor Cha, Marie Dumond ; CSIS, Center for Strategic & International Studies. (2017).
- Trenin, D. V. . (DE-588)114738327, (DE-576)175880190. (2015). From Greater Europe to Greater Asia? [Elektronische Ressource] : The Sino-Russian entente / Dmitri Trenin. Moscow: Carnegie Moscow Center. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edswao&AN=edswao.448993783