A Study On The New-Periodical Russia's "Turning East" Strategy

At present,the Asia-Pacific region is the most dynamic region of the world economy,and also the focus of the game among major powers.Russia's “Turning East”strategy is a comprehensive development strategy.In the process of seeking rejuvenation of the country,Russia attaches more and more attention to the development of the Far East and the integration into the Asia-Pacific economic circle,so as to construct the identity of a Eurasian state.In recent years,Russia has been accelerating its development in the Far East,pushing it to new heights.After the Ukraine crisis,Russia's geopolitical environment has undergone tremendous changes,which accelerates the process of “Turning East” to respond to the pressure from the West.Russia has introduced corresponding oriental polices at different times in history.Causes of the “Turning East” strategy in the new period are influenced by factors such as geographical changes,regional development needs and historical culture,which covers both international and domestic levels,closely related to such fields as the economic and social development of the Far East,the geopolitical game,and the regional military security and conflict.Such causes embed historical tradition of Russia,geopolitical thinking to keep a balance between the West and the East,and realism-characterized by the power struggle.The main basis for the “Turning East”strategy is a reflection of the domestic policies and regulations,the country's long-term development planning,and intergovernmental agreements,which has various highlights in different implementation programs,and keeps modifying and transforming in the whole process of implementation with ongoing feedback,carrying multiple strategic objectives.The “Turning East” strategy has broad prospects,while also faces many challenges.