The role of Russia and China in the Development of the Greater Eurasian Partnership: Current Challenges and Risks

The article analyzes the role of Russia and China in the formation and development of the Greater Eurasian Partnership (BEP), a large-scale integration project aimed at creating a single space of economic, political and cultural interaction on the Eurasian continent. The author examines the strategic interests of both countries, their contribution to the development of infrastructural, economic and political mechanisms of cooperation, and assesses the prospects of the BEP in the context of modern global challenges. Special attention is paid to cooperation between Russia and China in the framework of initiatives such as the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and the Belt and Road Initiative (OBOR), as well as their role in harmonizing the interests of various participating countries. The article analyzes key aspects of cooperation, including the development of transport corridors, energy partnership and strengthening international security. The author concludes that Russia and China play a key role in the successful implementation of the BEP, contributing to the creation of a new architecture of international relations based on the principles of multipolarity and mutually beneficial cooperation. Despite the existing challenges, such as geopolitical competition and differences in economic models, the BEP has significant potential to transform Eurasia into one of the key centers of the global economy and politics. The article is of interest to researchers dealing with issues of international integration, geopolitics and economic cooperation, as well as to practitioners involved in the implementation of projects within the framework of BEP and OBOP. The results of the study show that Eurasia is becoming a key center of world politics and economics, where integration initiatives (BEP and OBOR) are gaining strategic importance for the formation of a polycentric world order. Cooperation between Russia and China within the framework of the BEP and OBOR acts as a driver of integration, strengthening regional stability and countering the hegemony of the West. The role of Russia and China in the BEP is strategically important for the formation of a sustainable Eurasia. Their cooperation in the economic, infrastructural and political spheres creates the basis for long-term integration, but with the active leadership of the two countries, the BEP can become a driver of global stability and development.