No 12 (2023)
Articles
Point of view
Core determinants of the regional prognostic scenario. Global technological transformation and a new paradigm of military affairs
Abstract
China — Latin America
The Sino-Latin American "arc" in a shifting world order
Abstract
Digital transformation of Latin America and the Chinese factor in shaping trends
Abstract
The digital transformation of countries in the Latin American region is essential to the ability of states to provide society, entrepreneurship and governmental activities at the current technological level. The emerging market for digital services and technologies is attractive to Chinese companies that today already hold leading positions in supplying digital services and products to the region, as well as in implementing investment projects in this area. The article identifies the factors constraining the digitalization of LAC, among which are disproportions in the level of technological development, lack of own financial resources, as well as insufficient provision of human resources. Based on the results of structural and comparative analysis of measures of state regulation of digital processes in a number of countries, it is found that the most comprehensive system of moderation of digitalization is implemented in Brazil. Accordingly, the key laws of Brazil are described and promising directions of regulation of digital processes are indicated. Examples of successful realization of the experience of China-Latin America cooperation in the aspect of construction of digital infrastructure, e-commerce, projects on creation of digital products are highlighted.
China's interests and activities in the Antarctic. The potential for synergy with Russia and Latin American countries
Abstract
As a state claiming for a leading position in the current system of international relations, China could not ignore the Antarctic. In recent years, one has seen China’s systematic efforts aimed at expanding its presence in the Antarctic. At the same time, Russia, which enjoys a reputation of an esteemed polar power, and the countries of Latin America, which are closest to the Antarctic, remain important players in this part of the world. Focusing on the development of China’s priorities and activities in the Antarctic, the article discusses opportunities for Russia, China and Latin American states to develop the region together.
Chinese assessments of the decline of US hegemony in Latin America
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International relations
Science Diplomacy in MERCOSUR
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The article presents an overview and analyzes the problems of science diplomacy of the countries of the Common Market of South America (MERCOSUR). Scientific diplomacy is considered as one of the potential mechanisms for achieving national and collective (in this case, regional) interests. The paper considers both strategic tools (national strategies and institutions) and tactical tools (specific programs and initiatives) employed in the region. It is concluded that science diplomacy has not yet become a routine mechanism of cooperation for MERCOSUR and plays a secondary role in its cooperation. The region is still missing opportunities to be included in global scientific networks. Among the reasons are regional disparities in R&D funding and innovation capacity, low degree of institutionalization of science diplomacy in the countries, the gap between science and diplomacy, science and politics, and the lack of a tradition of such interaction.