15.10.2024

Hybrid talk: China's Stance and Strategic Calculus in the Russian-Ukrainian War

by Dr. Dmytro Yefremov, Wednesday, 23 October, 12noon-2pm c.t., Keplerstr. 2, Room 1.81

Dr. Dmytro Yefremov, Associate professor of the Department of International Relations, National University “Kyiv-Mohyla Academy”, will give a talk on "China's Stance and Strategic Calculus in the Russian-Ukrainian War: From Neutrality to Potential Peace Mediation" in the opening session of this semester's Greater China Studies colloquium and lecture series.

The talk will be held on Wednesday, 23 October, at 12noon-2pm c.t., in Room 1.81, Keplerstr. 2. It is also available on zoom:

zoom.us/j/98717223673
Meeting ID: 987 1722 3673

This research project, led by Dr. Yefremov, explores China's strategic approach to the Russian-Ukrainian war, focusing on Beijing's official stance of neutrality and the broader implications of the conflict for China's foreign policy. The study traces a detailed timeline of China's actions and statements throughout the war, offering insights into the pragmatic calculus behind China's behavior. Dr. Yefremov analyzes how China perceives the Russian-Ukrainian war as a "vertical-type" conflict, a model that frames the dynamics and potential resolution of the conflict in hierarchical terms. By using this framework, the research delves into China's potential role in peace negotiations and its contributions to shaping the international order.