Regional dominance has traditionally been seen as a stepping stone to global power, but contemporary geopolitics challenges this assumption. Can a state achieve global influence without first establishing regional hegemony? This was discussed by the participants of the second session of the 2nd Youth Conference of the Valdai Club’s New Generation project.
Is regional integration a path to power or can it undermine strategic autonomy? What algorithms offer the optimal balance between economic gains and preserving sovereignty on the international arena while regions across the globe choose between co-operation and competition?
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