欧亚地区的“中心—边缘”结构:区域研究的新视角

The Center-Periphery Structure of Eurasia:A New Perspective of Regional Studies

本文以欧亚地区作为研究对象,采用中心—边缘结构作为分析框架,试图从历史和现实角度探讨苏联解体之后该地区国家之间的关系。本文的基本观点是,欧亚地区存在着一个显著的中心—边缘结构,俄罗斯位于结构的中心,其他国家处于边缘。俄罗斯与其他欧亚国家关系在国际法层面是平等的,但在形式上和实质上却是不对等、不平衡和不对称的。欧亚地区的中心—边缘结构是历史形成的,逻辑起点是沙皇俄国的殖民扩张。在新的历史条件下,继续维系这种结构(或者现状)符合俄罗斯的利益,因此也构成俄罗斯周边外交政策与实践的基本内涵。与此同时,欧亚地区中心—边缘结构的存续,既取决于俄罗斯的决心、能力、资源与手腕,同时也取决于俄罗斯与地区国家以及域外力量之间的互动结果。

There is an obvious center-periphery structure in Eurasia,Russia is in the center of the structure,while other countries are in the periphery.The relationship between Russia and other Eurasian countries is equal from the perspective of international law,but it is unequal,unbalanced and asymmetrical in form and substance.The center periphery structure of Eurasia was formed by history,and the logical starting point was the colonial expansion of Tsarist Russia.Under the new historical conditions,it is in Russia’s interests to continue to maintain this structure(or the status quo),which also constitutes the basic connotation of Russia’s neighboring diplomacy policy and practice.The existence of the center-periphery structure in Eurasia depends not only on Russia’s determination,ability,resources and tactics,but also on the interaction results between Russia and regional countries,as well as other major countries outside Eurasia.