Dugin has been called "Putin's brain" and "Russia's national teacher", and his extremist ideas are very popular in Russia's hawkish political circles. He wrote in his famous bookGeopoliticsThe foundation of the "foundation" elaborated on how Russia should dismember northern China, considered China a "feud", and advocated the actions of northern ChinaChina and Russiaat the same time it was hoped that China would expand to the south, occupying India, Southeast Asia and Australia, but leaving Vietnam to Russia. Such a view is on the reading list of the Russian military academy, and Putin's series of foreign policies after coming to power are also closely related to Dugin's views, so he is called "Putin's brain".
However, withInternationalThe situation changed drastically, and Dugin began to change his attitude towards China. He started his career in China in 2018 and expressed his support for China at an event."The Belt and Road Initiative"Advocacy, advocacy".China and RussiaAlliances". This shift is related to:InternationalThe changing situation is inextricably linked. At one time, Russia thought it was possible to integrateThe Western worldThe revival of the country was realized, but reality made them realize the cruelty of this fantasy. Putin's promises also failed to bring about Russia's revivalWar in Chechnya, the Russo-Georgian War as wellCrimeaThe victory in the crisis is only a small victory, and the pace of Russia's victory is too slow. The outbreak of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict has completely changed the minds of ultranationalists, who realize that Russia needs a faster victory. Therefore, Dugin's view gradually shifted from "China" to support a "multipolar world", believing that a multipolar world composed of China, Russia, India, the West, Africa, Latin America and Islam will replace Western hegemony, and Russia will sit on an equal footing in it.
The rise of China came as a shock to Dugin, who wrote after his trip to China: "Just came back from China, it was really impressive, and we need to learn from them." This quote shows that China has had a profound impact on Dugin's changing views. China's economic, scientific, technological, and military progress made him realize that China is a great civilization ready for a decisive battle with the West. This realization led him to change his view of China, believing that China should become a member of a multipolar world and supporting itChina and RussiaCooperate.
Dugin expressed support for China".The Belt and Road InitiativeIt is also a manifestation of his changing views on China. He thinksChina and RussiaThe alliance will be able to sit on an equal footing with the West in a multipolar world. China's economic strength and ".The Belt and Road Initiative"The impetus of the initiative, forChina and RussiaCollaboration provides opportunities. At the same time, he is also aware of the current situationInternationalIn this situation, Russia cannot confront the West in isolation, but needs to cooperate with other countries, especially with China. This realization motivated him to support itChina and Russiaalliance to construct an unprecedented "Eurasiaempire" and in it let China dominate economic affairs.
Dugin's change in views is likely to be related to personal career development considerations. After losing power in Russia, he began to develop his career in China, where he gradually gained some influence. In the process, he may have realized that China is an important market, and at the same time, China's rise has brought him new opportunities and room for development. Therefore, a change in his perspective on China will also help him develop his career in China.
InternationalThe drastic change in the situation also played a key role in Dugin's change of opinion. At one time in the late 90s, Russia wanted to integrateThe Western worldThe revival of the country was achieved, but this hope was shattered by reality. Russia's economic stagnation and the loss of its once great power status made them realizeThe Western worldRussia is not willing to admit Russia, and Russia needs to cooperate with other countries to achieve its own interests. In this kindInternationalAgainst the background, Dugin's view of China has shifted, arguingChina and RussiaCooperation can be an equal to the West in a multipolar world.
As a political theorist, Dugin had to follow the trend of the times and make timely changes. If he sticks to the views of the past and is out of touch with the development of the times, his views will lose their relevance and persuasiveness. Therefore, his change of perspective is both a consideration for personal development and a necessity to conform to the trend of the times.
In general, Dugin's change in views on China is both the rise and change of ChinaInternationalThe situation is related to the considerations of the development of the individual's career. He recognized that China's rise poses significant challenges to Russia, as well as new opportunities. His change of perspective is the result of his observation and understanding of China, and it is also his understanding of ChinaInternationalJudgment of the situation and the results of the response.