The International Variables Affecting Regional Balance in East Asia
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https://doi.org/10.35516/Hum.2026.8783Keywords:
Russian-Ukrainian war, Chinese-Russian partnership, East Asia, Balance, AukusAbstract
Objectives: The present study shades lights on the profound political, economic, and military changes that have occurred in the international arena. The study aims to analyze these changes and their effects on the regional balance in East Asia by focusing on the Russian-Ukranian war on East Asia, and by showing the role of the alliances and the international partnerships in creating the regional security environment in East Asia.
Methods: The study drew on the analytical descriptive approach to describing, analysing the implications of the Russian-Ukrainian war on the security environment in the East Asian region, and the role of economic alliances and partnerships in promoting security stability in the region.
Result: The result of the repercussions of the Russian-Ukrainian war have significantly impacted the security environment in East Asia. These effects include an increase in Chinese influence in the region and the strengthening of Russia's relations with North Korea and China. Additionally, economic impacts have shaken the region, ranging from a decline in Japan's GDP to energy supply shortages in regional countries. Militarily, the arms race in the region has resurged, with reports of increased military spending by Japan and South Korea, while China continues to steadily increase its military expenditures. Meanwhile, North Korea relies on its military power to assert itself as a significant regional force.
Conclusions: In conclusion, The Russian-Ukrainian war has impacted the security environment in East Asia by escalating political tensions and intensifying the arms race in the region, as well as amplifying economic competition. The United States has leveraged its multilateral and bilateral alliances to counter China's growing influence in the region and address North Korea's missile threats. Meanwhile, the Russian Federation, for its part, is cooperating with China to balance Western powers and curb their influence in the region.
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