Comparative analysis of the investment policy of Russia and China in Central Asia (2009-2020)
Abstract
This article explores the main drivers and determinants of Russian and Chinese foreign direct investment in Central Asia, aiming to explore potential areas for economic cooperation and possible causes of conflict between the two powers in the region.
Supporting agencies: The authors report no conflict of interest.
About the Authors
O. A. Maltseva
MGIMO University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Olesya A. Maltseva - PhD in Economics, Associate Professor, Department of Indo-Iranian and African Languages
76, av. Vernadsky, Moscow, 119454
N. Y. Senyuk
HSE University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Ninel Y. Senyuk - PhD in Economics, Associate Professor, Department of International Relations
17, Malaya Ordynka str., 119017
Scopus Author ID: 57192182420
Researcher ID (WoS): U-4560-2018
N. H. Schreiber
HSE University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Niels Holger Schreiber - Master’s Degree Student
17, Malaya Ordynka str., Moscow, 119017
A. K. Hart
HSE University
Catherine Hart Alice - Master’s Degree Student
17, Malaya Ordynka str., Russia, 119017
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Maltseva O.A., Senyuk N.Y., Schreiber N.H., Hart A.K. Comparative analysis of the investment policy of Russia and China in Central Asia (2009-2020). International Business. 2022;(2 (2)):36-63.
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