On March 10,2023,China,Saudi Arabia and Iran issued a trilateral joint statement in Beijing,in which Saudi Arabia and Iran agreed to resume their diplomatic relations and reopen their embassies and missions within a p...On March 10,2023,China,Saudi Arabia and Iran issued a trilateral joint statement in Beijing,in which Saudi Arabia and Iran agreed to resume their diplomatic relations and reopen their embassies and missions within a period not exceeding two months.The Saudi-Iran confrontation has been one of the most intractable regional conflicts in the Middle East.The announcement of the two countries to restore their diplomatic ties resulted from the interplay of several favorable factors and is expected to set off a series of positive developments that might de-escalate many regional hotspot issues in Yemen,Syria,Iraq,and Lebanon.展开更多
During the Cold War,China’s diplomacy failed to treat the Arab states as a whole.It was not until the end of the Cold War that China established diplomatic relations with all 22 Arab states.Since then,a multilateral ...During the Cold War,China’s diplomacy failed to treat the Arab states as a whole.It was not until the end of the Cold War that China established diplomatic relations with all 22 Arab states.Since then,a multilateral cooperation mechanism between China and Arab states has come into existence and become steadily developed.In 2004,the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum was established.In 2010,China and the Arab states announced the establishment of a strategic cooperative relationship.After the Gulf War,the Arab world entered a period of fragmentation and division.The situation deteriorated after the drastic changes in the Middle East in 2011,to the point of entering an era of granulation.The ability of The League of Arab States to operate as a single international actor has been greatly impaired.In the era of the fragmentation of the Arab world,the mechanism of multilateral cooperation between China and the Arab States has developed in spite of these great difficulties.In future,the role and function of the multilateral mechanism of cooperation between China and the Arab states needs to be clarified,and efficiency needs to be improved based on the existing mechanisms.展开更多
There may be more than one year to go before the 2008 U.S. presidential election, but the primary election of the two parties has already begun ahead of time. Both the Democratic and Republican candidates for
Over the past four years,political changes in the Middle East have always appeared to be unexpected and dazzling.Anti-government'Arab Spring'movements against strongman politics broke out in 2011;political Isl...Over the past four years,political changes in the Middle East have always appeared to be unexpected and dazzling.Anti-government'Arab Spring'movements against strongman politics broke out in 2011;political Islam gained power through elections in Tunisia and Egypt in2012;an Egyptian military coup occurred in 2013;and in 2014 the'Islamic State'sprung up in Iraq and Syria.All these seemingly irrational episodes in fact share an inherent logical relationship.Looking ahead to2015,there is no end in sight to the military conflicts currently rife in the Middle East.This includes civil wars such as those in Iraq,Syria,and Libya,and the Yemen and Israeli-Palestinian conflicts.There is no hope展开更多
During the early part of the 21 st century,Chinese academic circles made judgments and forecasts about U.S.war aims in Afghanistan and the Middle East,the possible process of the wars,and outcomes of postwar reconstru...During the early part of the 21 st century,Chinese academic circles made judgments and forecasts about U.S.war aims in Afghanistan and the Middle East,the possible process of the wars,and outcomes of postwar reconstruction.After the U.S.-led attack on Afghanistan on October 7,2001,and its military invasion of Iraq on March 20,2003,these big events were analyzed in the context of the international politics of the time.Since these two conflicts are coming to a conclusion,at least in their direct military scope,it is time to look back upon the forecasting framework to see whether alterations and improvements can be made.On December 18,2011,all American combat troops pulled out of Iraq,and the end is in sight for U.S.withdrawal from Afghanistan—either in December 2014,or thereafter.展开更多
Thanks to an improved extemal environment and a growing national strength, conditions are ripe for China to shift the focus of its foreign policy from politics/security to the economy. In the long term, China should c...Thanks to an improved extemal environment and a growing national strength, conditions are ripe for China to shift the focus of its foreign policy from politics/security to the economy. In the long term, China should concentrate solely on becoming a global economic power and not dilute its strategic resources in the pursuit of unrealistic political/security goals. Meanwhile, China should redirect its foreign policy away from the U.S.-led West and towards the developing world. These readjustments should be made according to the distribution of its diplomatic resources, makeup of its diplomatic personnel and with the aim of broadening their horizons and improving their work methods.展开更多
The politics in the Middle East has now entered into a new era from rigid, stagnant and stable period into a vibrant, unrest and conflict stage. This is not only a window of hope but also a thorny road, which can be c...The politics in the Middle East has now entered into a new era from rigid, stagnant and stable period into a vibrant, unrest and conflict stage. This is not only a window of hope but also a thorny road, which can be called "creative destruction." Facing new opportunities and challenges of its policies in the Middle East, China should promote research and discussion in depth.展开更多
According to Intemational Monetary Fund （IMF） statistics released in spring 2014, China, with its PPP-based GDP totaling $17.6 trillion, is set to replace the U.S. as the largest economy in the world.＇ Accordingly,...According to Intemational Monetary Fund （IMF） statistics released in spring 2014, China, with its PPP-based GDP totaling $17.6 trillion, is set to replace the U.S. as the largest economy in the world.＇ Accordingly, a new round of discussions on China＇s international status and identity arises. In recent years, this topic has been so controversial and sophisticated that it can be likened to a mountain assuming diverse shapes when viewed from different sides.展开更多
The Middle East became a critical region for China after 1993, when Beijing became a net oil importer. From this point, it became enmeshed in the complicated regional situation. And so China must realize its basic int...The Middle East became a critical region for China after 1993, when Beijing became a net oil importer. From this point, it became enmeshed in the complicated regional situation. And so China must realize its basic interests and policy objectives in the Middle East as well as set up an overall, balanced, clear and long-term strategic framework. Policy choices should be made in accordance with such factors as diplomatic tradition, national strength and political ideology.展开更多
In revolutions,it is crucial to identify who is the enemy and who is the friend.But when we look at Islamic State it is difficult to distinguish between the two.If there are only two participants,and the relationship ...In revolutions,it is crucial to identify who is the enemy and who is the friend.But when we look at Islamic State it is difficult to distinguish between the two.If there are only two participants,and the relationship is linear,there is no problem.But when there are multiple players,the problem becomes complex.When each player has many targets,and these targets overlap,conflict and vary,the friend-foe relationship展开更多
The Arab Spring in the spring of 2011 soon brought the Middle East into an abyss of chaos, instability, terrorism and civil war. Over the past six years, the Syria conflict in some areas tended to cool down. President...The Arab Spring in the spring of 2011 soon brought the Middle East into an abyss of chaos, instability, terrorism and civil war. Over the past six years, the Syria conflict in some areas tended to cool down. President Trump reached an agreement with Russian President Putin on building a new ＂conflict relegation zone＂ on July 7, 2017. After three years of hard fighting, Iraq liberated Mosul on July 9, 2017. Full restoration of territorial integrity is just around the comer. ISIS lost Mosul, and was trapped in Racca. Further loss of land and territory is just a matter of time.展开更多
文摘On March 10,2023,China,Saudi Arabia and Iran issued a trilateral joint statement in Beijing,in which Saudi Arabia and Iran agreed to resume their diplomatic relations and reopen their embassies and missions within a period not exceeding two months.The Saudi-Iran confrontation has been one of the most intractable regional conflicts in the Middle East.The announcement of the two countries to restore their diplomatic ties resulted from the interplay of several favorable factors and is expected to set off a series of positive developments that might de-escalate many regional hotspot issues in Yemen,Syria,Iraq,and Lebanon.
文摘During the Cold War,China’s diplomacy failed to treat the Arab states as a whole.It was not until the end of the Cold War that China established diplomatic relations with all 22 Arab states.Since then,a multilateral cooperation mechanism between China and Arab states has come into existence and become steadily developed.In 2004,the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum was established.In 2010,China and the Arab states announced the establishment of a strategic cooperative relationship.After the Gulf War,the Arab world entered a period of fragmentation and division.The situation deteriorated after the drastic changes in the Middle East in 2011,to the point of entering an era of granulation.The ability of The League of Arab States to operate as a single international actor has been greatly impaired.In the era of the fragmentation of the Arab world,the mechanism of multilateral cooperation between China and the Arab States has developed in spite of these great difficulties.In future,the role and function of the multilateral mechanism of cooperation between China and the Arab states needs to be clarified,and efficiency needs to be improved based on the existing mechanisms.
文摘There may be more than one year to go before the 2008 U.S. presidential election, but the primary election of the two parties has already begun ahead of time. Both the Democratic and Republican candidates for
文摘Over the past four years,political changes in the Middle East have always appeared to be unexpected and dazzling.Anti-government'Arab Spring'movements against strongman politics broke out in 2011;political Islam gained power through elections in Tunisia and Egypt in2012;an Egyptian military coup occurred in 2013;and in 2014 the'Islamic State'sprung up in Iraq and Syria.All these seemingly irrational episodes in fact share an inherent logical relationship.Looking ahead to2015,there is no end in sight to the military conflicts currently rife in the Middle East.This includes civil wars such as those in Iraq,Syria,and Libya,and the Yemen and Israeli-Palestinian conflicts.There is no hope
文摘During the early part of the 21 st century,Chinese academic circles made judgments and forecasts about U.S.war aims in Afghanistan and the Middle East,the possible process of the wars,and outcomes of postwar reconstruction.After the U.S.-led attack on Afghanistan on October 7,2001,and its military invasion of Iraq on March 20,2003,these big events were analyzed in the context of the international politics of the time.Since these two conflicts are coming to a conclusion,at least in their direct military scope,it is time to look back upon the forecasting framework to see whether alterations and improvements can be made.On December 18,2011,all American combat troops pulled out of Iraq,and the end is in sight for U.S.withdrawal from Afghanistan—either in December 2014,or thereafter.
文摘Thanks to an improved extemal environment and a growing national strength, conditions are ripe for China to shift the focus of its foreign policy from politics/security to the economy. In the long term, China should concentrate solely on becoming a global economic power and not dilute its strategic resources in the pursuit of unrealistic political/security goals. Meanwhile, China should redirect its foreign policy away from the U.S.-led West and towards the developing world. These readjustments should be made according to the distribution of its diplomatic resources, makeup of its diplomatic personnel and with the aim of broadening their horizons and improving their work methods.
文摘The politics in the Middle East has now entered into a new era from rigid, stagnant and stable period into a vibrant, unrest and conflict stage. This is not only a window of hope but also a thorny road, which can be called "creative destruction." Facing new opportunities and challenges of its policies in the Middle East, China should promote research and discussion in depth.
文摘According to Intemational Monetary Fund （IMF） statistics released in spring 2014, China, with its PPP-based GDP totaling $17.6 trillion, is set to replace the U.S. as the largest economy in the world.＇ Accordingly, a new round of discussions on China＇s international status and identity arises. In recent years, this topic has been so controversial and sophisticated that it can be likened to a mountain assuming diverse shapes when viewed from different sides.
文摘The Middle East became a critical region for China after 1993, when Beijing became a net oil importer. From this point, it became enmeshed in the complicated regional situation. And so China must realize its basic interests and policy objectives in the Middle East as well as set up an overall, balanced, clear and long-term strategic framework. Policy choices should be made in accordance with such factors as diplomatic tradition, national strength and political ideology.
文摘In revolutions,it is crucial to identify who is the enemy and who is the friend.But when we look at Islamic State it is difficult to distinguish between the two.If there are only two participants,and the relationship is linear,there is no problem.But when there are multiple players,the problem becomes complex.When each player has many targets,and these targets overlap,conflict and vary,the friend-foe relationship
文摘The Arab Spring in the spring of 2011 soon brought the Middle East into an abyss of chaos, instability, terrorism and civil war. Over the past six years, the Syria conflict in some areas tended to cool down. President Trump reached an agreement with Russian President Putin on building a new ＂conflict relegation zone＂ on July 7, 2017. After three years of hard fighting, Iraq liberated Mosul on July 9, 2017. Full restoration of territorial integrity is just around the comer. ISIS lost Mosul, and was trapped in Racca. Further loss of land and territory is just a matter of time.
