"This is a phenomenal study of the Russia-China rapprochement in the post-Cold War world. It provides an insider's perspective based on reliable empirical and documentary accounts, and combines 'what is' with what the author thinks 'should be."
--Wang Jisi, Institute of International and Strategic Studies at Peking University

"Lukin is one of the most perceptive, original and theoretically sophisticated analysts of the current shifts in world politics. This study is an invaluable addition to the literature, defining Russian-Chinese relations as part of the emergence of a counter-weight to the West. This is a powerful and convincing interpretation, and is essential reading for anyone trying to make sense of international politics today."
--Richard Sakwa, University of Kent

"In China and Russia: The New Rapprochement, Alexander Lukin dismisses the growing power gap between Russia and China and portrays the relationship as pragmatic and shaped by what he sees as objective developments in global politics. Lukin prioritizes geopolitical and strategic aspects, while considering other dimensions of the relationship, including the economic one, as secondary."
--The China Quarterly

"A timely and interesting book... highly informative."
--Changing Character of War Centre

"Alexander Lukin has usefully and with clarity encapsulated the prevailing Russian perspective on the Sino-Russian relationship. Readers will find much of interest in his chapters."
--The China Journal

"A highly informative book packed with interesting information...Lukin's sources and analysis are very good and his knowledge of China is most impressive. He is particularly good at identifying the most important features of every field of the Russo-Chinese relations. The chapters covering political, military, economic and energy issues are particularly good. The author's conclusions after every chapter are also excellent and are likely to be used by many governments and business."
--CWC Russia Brief