Russia's turn towards Asia, more words than actions:
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Main Author: Kaczmarski, Marcin (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Warszawa [Poland] Ośrodek Studiów Wschodnich im. Marka Karpia 2012
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Online Access:BSB01
Item Description:The APEC[1] summit in Vladivostok (8-9 September) was expected to confirm Russia's ambitions to play a more significant role in the Asia-Pacific region (particularly in East Asia) [2] and balance Moscow's foreign policy by shifting some of its focus from Europe to Asia. The measures taken ahead of the summit included both the implementation of economic projects in Russia's Far East and greater diplomatic engagement in the region. The summit itself, however, was less effective than expected.Russia failed to define its place in the Asia-Pacific order, and did not propose any new political or economic initiatives that would go beyond the discussions that have already been held within APEC for years, including plans for a free trade area
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