January 5, 2012 - 14:33 AMT
Expert expects intensification of struggle for influence

U.S. influence on global geopolitics will remain unchanged, with both China and Russia considering Washington’s stand, according to the head of Ukrainian Analitika.at.ua Internet publication.

“Russia and China are actively competing with the U.S. Struggle for influence will gradually intensify, the developments depending on economic factor,” Marat Hakobyan said.

The expert noted the possibility for the European Union to play a leading role in shaping global geopolitics, in case of tackling current financial problems.