12.05.2026
RSUH students discussed topic about the activities of the military-political alliances in the Asia-Pacific Region on May 12, 2026
On May 12, 2026, a student research seminar was held at the Russian State University for the Humanities (RSUH), organized by students of the Institute of International Relations and Political Science.
Experts and students discussed the transformation of the security system in the Asia-Pacific region, marked by active rivalry among the leading powers.
The particular attention was given to the modernization of US-led alliances, known as the "San Francisco System" (hub-and-spokes architecture), as well as the formation of new blocs, such as AUKUS (Australia-Great Britain-USA), in response to China's growing influence.
Professor Alexander Stolyarov described the region as a space with a complex network of alliances, where the United States seeks to maintain its leadership and contain China's growing influence.
Daria Levchenko, 3d year student presented an analysis of the key factors shaping the situation in the region, including:
- the latent rivalry between the United States, China, and Japan for leadership;
- the significant U.S. military presence (over 100,000 troops) and the activities of the Indo-Pacific Command;
- the formation of new military-political blocs as a response to the changing balance of power.
The seminar was held as a lively discussion, where participants exchanged views on the prospects for the development of a collective security system and possible scenarios for cooperation and competition in the region.
The event confirmed the high interest of the student community in topical issues of world politics and became an important platform for the exchange of scientific views between generations of experts.
