China and New Middle East

A New Middle East is emerging, which is shaped by the result of geo-strategic competitions in the region among key state actors. The power structure of the new Middle East can be summarized as a weakened and divided Arab world facing more powerful non-Arab actors, which has conditioned the emergence...

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Published in:Journal of Balkan and Near Eastern studies 2021-05, Vol.23 (3), p.443-457
Main Author: Wu, Bingbing
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cooperation
International cooperation
Power structure
State power
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Summary:A New Middle East is emerging, which is shaped by the result of geo-strategic competitions in the region among key state actors. The power structure of the new Middle East can be summarized as a weakened and divided Arab world facing more powerful non-Arab actors, which has conditioned the emergence of three significant camps in the region. Major regional state actors and some sub-state armed actors are playing an increasing role in the geo-strategic competitions in the focal point countries of Syria, Iraq, Yemen, Lebanon, and Libya. China has important interests in the Middle East, and key elements of its policy are taking shape. Institutional mechanisms of cooperation have been created and a network of partnerships with some regional countries has been established. The Belt and Road Initiative remains the key framework for China's cooperation with the region.
ISSN:1944-8953
1944-8961
DOI:10.1080/19448953.2021.1888248