By Dr Alexander Korolev

Preprints

Korolev A, 2026, <div> <p><span>Risk Mitigation Versus Gains Maximisation – The Two Logics of Smaller Power Hedging Amid Intensifying Great Power Rivalry</span></p> </div> <div> <br> </div>, http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.7303099

Korolev A, 2026, <div> The Future of Chinese and Russian Interests in Africa: Key Areas of&nbsp;<span>Convergence and Divergence and Likely Outcomes</span> </div>, http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.7203498

Korolev A, 2026, Transition from Hedging to Balancing in Australia’s China Policy: Theoretical and Empirical Explorations, http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.6002554

Korolev A, 2026, When Hedging Fails: Structural Uncertainty, Protective Options, and Geopolitical (Im-)Prudence in Smaller Powers' Behaviour, http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.7310198

Korolev A; Shattuck T, 2025, PARTNERS OR RIVALS?&nbsp;Areas of Convergence and Divergence of Interests in China-Russia Relations in the Indo-Pacific, http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.5349713

Korolev A, 2025, Russia’s Use of the Instruments of Statecraft in the Indo-Pacific: Systemic Balancing and Regional Hedging, http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.5294846

Korolev A, 2024, The Stadial Model of Alignment Formation (SMAF): Conceptualising Strategic Alignments Between States, http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4930084

Korolev A, 2015, Regime Responsiveness to Basic Needs: A Dimensional Approach, http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2477238

Korolev A, 2015, Does China Need a Political Reform for Further Economic Growth, and Will Further Economic Growth Cause Democratization of PRC's Political Regime?, http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2597036

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