Centre for Comprehensive European and International Studies | CCEIS

Publications

• Book

  Son Z.

  The Russian Koreans in the 1920s and 1930s. An Ethnic Community in the Face of Soviet Power

  This book offers the first comprehensive exploration of the history of Soviet Koreans (1920s-1930s), focusing into their experiences in the USSR. It examines the impact of Stalin's foreign and domestic policies on
  Soviet Koreans, their role in the socio-economic development of the Far East, and their contributions to the Red Army, as well as the cultural and educational aspects of their lives. Key themes include the political repression of Soviet Koreans during Stalin’s era and their subsequent rehabilitation in the Russian Federation.

  
  

  Brill, 2025.

• Article

  Biryukova O. V., Kupalov I. V., Zhang W.

  China in the WTO: a quarter-century of transformations in the global trading system

  Relevance. Twenty-five years after China’s accession to the WTO, the multilat eral trading system faces unprecedented challenges, including institutional pa ralysis, geopolitical fragmentation, and rising protectionism. Against this back drop, China’s trajectory offers a critical case study of how a major non-Western economy can simultaneously integrate into, adapt to, and reshape global trade governance. Yet existing literature often overlooks the systemic implications of China’s “socialist market economy” model within the WTO framework, par ticularly the interplay between national sovereignty, state-led industrial policy, and commitments. Reassessing China’s experience is thus essential not only for understanding the past evolution of global trade but also for envisioning its fu ture architecture.

  Research Objective. This study examines the multifaceted impact of China’s WTO membership over the past 25 years, analyzing its trade growth, structur al adjustments, and regulatory adaptations.

  Data and Methods. The study is based on archival documents about China’s accession, and draws on empirical evidence from WTO, UN Comtrade, and OECD datasets. Quantitative analyses are employed to track trends in trade vol ume, partner diversification, and tariff reductions. A comparative analysis high lights differences between goods and services sectors.

  Results. China has emerged as the world’s leading exporter and second-larg est importer, achieving robust growth in trade value and market share. Tariff re ductions have facilitated industrial upgrading and integration into global value chains. Structural shifts include a move from labor-intensive to high-tech ex ports, supported by strategic government policies. Liberalization in the service sector has proceeded at a slower pace than in manufacturing, though recent measures signal a renewed focus.

  Conclusion. China’s journey in the WTO demonstrates its capacity for adapt ability and leadership, as it has effectively balanced its rule-based commitments with sovereign interests. Future developments will be shaped by both national priorities and continued collaboration with global partners.

  R-Economy. 2026. Vol. 12. No. 1. P. 109-125.

• Book chapter

  Kharina O.

  Post-Soviet Realignment: Key Milestones in Pakistan–Russia Bilateral Relations

  The post-Cold War international order has bes characterized by significant shifts in the foreign polic strategies of nations, as global geopolitical dynamics underwent profound transformation. For Pakistan and Russia, the end of the Soviet Union marked a pivotal turning point providing an opportunity to recalibrate their historically complicated relationship, The Cold War had positioned Pakistan and Russia on opposing sides of the ideological divide. 

  In bk.: Pakistan-Russia Relations. A Comprehensive Historical and Strategic Analysis. Islamabad: Centre for Strategic Perspectives. Institute of Strategic Studies, 2025. Ch. 2. P. 18-36.

• Working paper

  Shein S., Ryzhkin E.

  Towards A Common Vision? Populist Radical Right Parties’ Positions On The Eu Common Foreign And Security Policy Towards Russia

  The growth of populism in the EU member states, as a large-scale internal challenge to the European integration project, has a projection on foreign policy of both national states and the European Union. The EU foreign policy, towards Russia, is the area where the deviation of populist programs and strategies from the positions of the mainstream is most clearly manifested. In this regard, it is necessary to determine the foreign policy orientations of the populist radical right parties of the EU member states regarding the EU foreign policy, towards Russia, and opportunities for their synchronization. The main conclusion of this research is that populist foreign policy orientations highlight the internal heterogeneity of the populist phenomenon. Populism in power and in opposition does not have the capacity to change the EU's foreign policy towards Russia. The nature of populism as an ideology, the instrumental use by right populists of the “theme of Russia” for “internal consumption”, and their mainstreaming in power are a significant barrier to the real challenge of the EU policy towards Russia

  Political Science. PS. Высшая школа экономики, 2022. No. 89.