Geopolitics and Post-Communist Transitions

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Course Outline

  1. Geostrategic and security interests of Russia and China in the South Caucasus
  2. Military cooperation and security challenges between Russia and China
  3. Economic and trade alliances involving Russia, China, and regional partners
  4. Geographical and demographic profiles of the Russian Federation
  5. Administrative and ethnic composition of the Russian Federation
  6. Ethnic minorities and religious composition in China
  7. Definitions and conceptual debates surrounding post-communism
  8. Contrasting democracy and communism in the context of post-communism
  9. Perspectives on the collapse of communism and its causes
  10. Goals and challenges of post-communist transition
  11. Contemporary relevance and political realities of post-communism in former communist states

1. Geostrategic and security interests of Russia and China in the South Caucasus

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1. Which event significantly impacted the current status quo in the South Caucasus according to the source?

2. How many Chinese troops participated in the Vostok-2018 military exercise alongside Russian forces?

3. In which year was the RCEP agreement signed by ASEAN members and five regional partners?

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Russia's interests in South Caucasus

Regional influence, security, and stability.

China’s geostrategic goal?

Belt and Road Initiative, regional security.

CSTO membership?

Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan.

SCO purpose?

Regional security, economic cooperation, dialogue.

Largest country by area?

Russia, 17,098,242 sq km.

Russian population estimate?

Approximately 143 million.

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