Russia, China and the EU: Power Relations in a Complex International System

摘要: This chapter addresses the complexity of relations between Russia, China and European Union (EU), in broader context where these take place—the ‘shared neighbourhoods’ space political, economic security dynamics with a focus on energy. These three big players pursue cooperation competitive policies, way which they inter-relate not only define but empower policies practices affects balance power them. analyses associated to EU from perspective Russian foreign policy, energy issues how have created (inter)dependencies crossing geographical area actors are present. The argues has been game-changer among actors, both empowering obstructing conduct at bilateral level multilateral contexts. internal/external inter-linkages shaping demonstrate duality either fostering cooperative or contributing competition. From interactions selective balancing common trend, allowing shifts adjustments changing international system.