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Vladimir Petrovsky
Russian Federation
PhD, Political Science, Researcher, Institute of China and Contemporary Asia of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Full member of the Russian Academy of Military Sciences.



Previous positions: Professor, Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs, Higher School of Economics. Senior Counselor, Asian Economic Cooperation Foundation (AECF). Member of Editorial Boards, Diplomatic Service, International Journal of Asian Economics, International Journal on World Peace journals.



Academic Secretary for Public and Media Relations, Institute of Far Eastern Studies (IFES), Russian Academy of Science (RAS). Professor, Faculty of Public Administration, Moscow State University. Chairman of Executive Board, Russian Political Science Association (RPSA). Member of International Institute for Strategic Studies (2003-2005). Producer and News Editor, BBC Russian Service Moscow Bureau. President, Russian National Peace Council (2005-2010).
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China-Russia Relations on the Rise
Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev’s visit to Beijing in the framework of Rus-sia-China intergovernmental meetings was striking evidence of a major im-provement in bilateral relations. The challenge of matching the high level of mutual political trust with the real state of Russian-Chinese trade and econom-ic ties is being met and at a fairly rapid pace.
12.11.2018
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Russia - China: Prospects for Cooperation within the EEC
The early signing of the Agreement on Trade and Economic Cooperation between EEC and China will be the first tangible result of the confluence process and will guarantee further favorable prospects.
06.02.2018
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Doklam Plateau: Diplomatic Solution Is Inevitable
Diplomatic solution of the Sino-Indian dispute over the Doklam plateau is inevitable, says Valdai Club expert Vladimir Petrovsky. However, according to him, it will not be easy: in search for a compromise solution it is important for both parties not to lose face, which is of great importance in Asian diplomacy.
11.08.2017
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Russia-China: On the Path to Strategic Planning
In the last few years, Russia and China have created a ramified network of cooperation, including at the government level, and Li Keqiang’s visit, which was the 21st meeting of the heads of the Russian and Chinese governments, has greatly contributed to this process, Valdai Club expert Vladimir Petrovsky says.
15.11.2016
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Can the TPP Still Succeed? Not for Another Two Years, at Least
The situation with the ratification of the agreement on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TTP) seems far from positive for a number reasons. The US administration made it clear that one of the objectives of the TPP is to isolate economically one of the major players, China, which, of course, would react to such attempts accordingly. The East Asian countries are well aware of that, which reduces the chance of a speedy ratification.
24.10.2016
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Chinese Naval Base in Africa: Sabre Rattling or Protection of the Economic Interests?
China has important economic interests in Africa, and now there is a need to defend those interests.
31.08.2016
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The ASEAN Spirit: Solving South China Sea Dispute With Sensibility and Restraint

While the Philippines and Vietnam lobbied for the inclusion of the Hague-based Permanent Court of Arbitration's judgment on the South China Sea dispute in the ASEAN communiqué, Cambodia acted against the initiative. Valdai Club contributor Vladimir Petrovsky explained how this will impact the situation in the South China Sea. 

28.07.2016
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US Arms Embargo Lift: Benefits for Vietnam, Warning for Russia and China
After the US embargo lift Vietnam is able to acquire necessary American weapons systems.
27.05.2016
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Vietnam’s Old New Course: Between China and the United States
Vietnam wants to establish closer economic relations with the United States. However, its economic dependence on China is too strong.
12.02.2016
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Reforming PRC Armed Forces
A reform of the PRC’s Armed Forces reemerged in discussions after President Xi Jinping announced a 300,000 cut in the strength of the People’s Liberation Army of China (PLA).
14.10.2015
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