Chatham House: Russia-China Military and Security Cooperation Workshop
Date: February 23rd, 2021 at 17:00 CET / 11:00 EDT Platform: Cisco Webex Events
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Abstract
Workshop #1 - Assessing Russia-China Military and Security Relations
The growing military relationship between Russia and China—the two greatest state threats to the U.S. and its allies—has the potential to significantly impact security across the globe. The workshop will explore the nature and extent of military and security cooperation, but also potential competition, between Russia and China, as well as the policy implications for the United States and its allies.
Agenda
- Presentations:
* Political-strategic implications of Russia-China military and security relations - Bobo Lo * The view from Russia - Dmitry Gorenburg * The view from China - Mathieu Duchâtel * The Arctic - Elizabeth Buchanan * 'Far abroad' implications - Erin Sindle
- Guided Discussion
- Question and Answer Session
Workshop Read-ahead
- Russia-China Workshop Briefing Notes
Biographies
Moderator: Mathieu Boulègue
Title: Research Fellow Affiliation: Russia and Eurasia Programme, Chatham House
Mathieu Boulègue is a Research Fellow at the Russia and Eurasia Programme at Chatham House. His research focuses on Eurasian security and defense issues, as well as Russia’s domestic and foreign policy. He graduated from Sciences Po Toulouse in France and King’s College London (M.A. International Conflict Studies).
Panelist: Bobo Lo
Title: Independent International Relations Analyst Affiliation: Associate Research Fellow, Russia/NIS Centre, IFRI; Non-Resident Fellow, Lowy Institute; Senior Fellow, Center for European Policy Analysis
Bobo Lo is an independent international relations analyst and author of several major books, including A Wary Embrace: What the China-Russia Relationship Means for the World (2017) and Russia and the New World Disorder (2015). He has held positions at Chatham House and the Australian Embassy in Moscow.
Panelist: Dmitry Gorenburg
Title: Senior Research Scientist Affiliation: Center for Naval Analysis
Dr. Dmitry Gorenburg is a Senior Research Scientist at CNA, specializing in Russian military reform, foreign policy, and security interests. He has published extensively on regional security in the Arctic, Baltic, Black Sea, and Caspian regions. He holds a Ph.D. in political science from Harvard University.
Panelist: Mathieu Duchâtel
Title: Director of the Asia Programme Affiliation: Institut Montaigne
Dr. Mathieu Duchâtel is Director of the Asia Programme at Institut Montaigne. His research focuses on China’s foreign and security policy, maritime affairs, and Europe-China relations. He holds a Ph.D. in political science from Sciences Po, Paris.
Panelist: Erin Sindle
Title: Research Analyst Affiliation: Institute for Defense Analyses
Erin Sindle is a Research Analyst at the Institute for Defense Analyses, focusing on Russian foreign policy and military strategy. She has nearly a decade of overseas experience working in support of NATO, the Department of State, and the Department of Defense. She holds a Master’s degree in War Studies from King’s College London.
Panelist: Elizabeth Buchanan
Title: Lecturer of Strategic Studies Affiliation: Deakin University/Australian War College; Non-Resident Fellow, Modern War Institute, West Point Military Academy
Dr. Elizabeth Buchanan is an expert in polar geopolitics, Arctic and Antarctic strategy, and Russian grand strategy. She is the inaugural Co-Director of the Modern War Institute’s Polar Security Research Initiative and has published widely on polar security affairs. She holds a Ph.D. in Russian Arctic strategy from the Australian National University.