СУЧАСНІ ПРОБЛЕМИ РОЗВИТКУ АЗІАТСЬКО-ТИХООКЕАНСЬКОГО РЕГІОНУ

Abstract

The article substantiates various approaches to the structure of the Asia-Pacific region (APR), defines the status of the countries in the APR. It has been studied that the economic processes in the Asia-Pacific region are characterized by the growing role of China and India, the strengthening of the role of Russia in the redistribution of the balance in the region, and the military aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine. The author’s fourth approach to the definition of the APR is proposed — a military-political one, caused by recent events in the region, according to which it is proposed to divide the countries that are part of the APR into 3 directions: countries that share the interests of China, countries that are allies of the United States, and countries that maintain neutrality. It has been investigated that the further development of disputes between the leading countries of the region may turn into an escalation of the arms race. As a result, this will threaten the initiation of joint agreements and projects and significantly reduce the path to close partnership in the entire Asia Pacific region. Possible threats in the economic, political and military environment of the region are outlined. On the basis of the conducted research, it can be concluded that the desire of the leading states to demonstrate their dominant positions due to diverging interests and temperaments on the world stage through complete dominance can endanger security and peace in the world. The West and China must recognize that for a high level of security, it is necessary to deepen cooperation through close ties between regions and not engage in an arms race that can lead to disputes and conflicts. Each state should strive for a strategy of supporting common needs in the field of security, and not take actions aimed at weakening and destabilizing peace. In the future, stability in the world can be achieved only at the expense of the joint desire of states to maintain stability, and not by the complete dominance of the leading states. The member countries of the union will need to choose effective tools to resist economic takeover by China and the United States, as well as improve their defense capabilities.