Moscow's New Arctic and Indo-Pacific Push.

Autor: YEW KEAT, COLLINS CHONG
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Zdroj: International Policy Digest; 8/13/2024, p1-1, 1p, 4 Color Photographs
Abstrakt: Russia is expanding its geopolitical influence in the Arctic and Southeast Asia as part of its efforts to counter Western dominance and strengthen its global strategic position. Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov's recent visit to Malaysia signifies Moscow's ambitions in the region, with Malaysia providing an opportunity for Russia to expand its economic and defense influence. Russia's focus on Southeast Asia is driven by its desire to counterbalance U.S. influence and align with Beijing's objectives. The development of the Northern Sea Route (NSR) is a key part of Russia's strategy, potentially redirecting trade routes and enhancing Moscow's economic footprint in the region. [Extracted from the article]
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