In the past,the nature of global geopolitical interactions among states has seen Europe and the United States emerge as dominant players in Middle East regional politics.This assertion is based on the overstretched ge...In the past,the nature of global geopolitical interactions among states has seen Europe and the United States emerge as dominant players in Middle East regional politics.This assertion is based on the overstretched geostrategic interests of Europe and the United States(US)tied up with controlling strategic goods,such as crude oil and gas,as well as maintaining freedom of navigation.These three variables-oil,gas and water routes-were the most critical components that attracted global powers to engage with the Middle East.Recent developments,however,suggest that two rising Asian powers,China and India,are becoming increasingly involved in Middle East regional affairs.Both countries have recognised the critical role of the region in their future economic growth and development and have embedded the region into their national strategic plan.However,the region faces issues-such as terrorism,internal strife,particularly in Syria,maritime security,hunger and poverty,especially in Yemen,the recent US-Iran conflict and the COVID-19 global pandemic-that may influence the operationalisation and outcome of the future strategic plan of China and India.These current challenges thus require the Asian powers to reassess each other’s strategy.This paper analyses how China and India adapt their strategic interests in accordance to the compounding realities in the Middle East.In particular,it seeks to answer two relevant questions:To what extent can China and India engage the region in the coming years?Given their national interests and priorities vis-a-vis the Middle East,can we expect more cooperation than competition between these two Asian powers?Central to this is a thesis that cooperation among these two powers is more promising and effective,at least in those mentioned issues,despite their divergent national interests and historical rivalries.展开更多
The anti-terror campaign in the Middle East is the key and influential part of global anti-terror endeavor,which is one of the most challenging global governance issues in the international community.It is closely lin...The anti-terror campaign in the Middle East is the key and influential part of global anti-terror endeavor,which is one of the most challenging global governance issues in the international community.It is closely linked with the transformation of the international system and the reconstruction of the world’s new political and economic order.Within the background of economic globalization,the Middle East Islamic countries are confronted with the problems of promoting reform and development,facilitating institutional reform and social transformation.Internally,the Middle East terrorism originates from the complicated historical,social,religious and ethnic conflicts;externally,the Middle East terrorism hinges on interference,invasion,occupation,and the rival for territory,recourses and interest.China’s anti-terror endeavor aims at protecting its overseas interest and meanwhile,it reflects China’s unique idea and mode of global governance.展开更多
China and the Arab countries enjoy a long history of friendly exchanges.During the Cold War period,significant accomplishments were achieved in their bilateral political cooperation.Recent years have witnessed the gre...China and the Arab countries enjoy a long history of friendly exchanges.During the Cold War period,significant accomplishments were achieved in their bilateral political cooperation.Recent years have witnessed the great success of comprehensive cooperation toward mutual benefits within the framework of the China-Arab Cooperation Forum.However,the turbulence in the Middle East and the U.S.Greater Middle East Initiative have emerged as a new challenge to the future development of bilateral relations.Yet China’s Middle East policy has not remained stagnant;its prompt readjustments have brought momentum to the healthy development of Sino-Arab bilateral relations.展开更多
The extremist organization“IS”brought additional chaos to the Middle East.It is expected that Egypt will restore order.The main hot spot issues have witnessed some changes but are still hard to solve.The US is the p...The extremist organization“IS”brought additional chaos to the Middle East.It is expected that Egypt will restore order.The main hot spot issues have witnessed some changes but are still hard to solve.The US is the producer of the Middle East turmoil.Internal disputes in the Middle East are still prevalent.China still has great potential to develop the friendship and cooperation with Middle East countries.展开更多
Since 2006,it has become clearer that China is adopting a new approach to dealing with major international issues,such as the North Korea and Iran nuclear issues and the Darfur crisis in western Sudan.In all these iss...Since 2006,it has become clearer that China is adopting a new approach to dealing with major international issues,such as the North Korea and Iran nuclear issues and the Darfur crisis in western Sudan.In all these issues China has contributed positively and has demonstrated a high degree of cooperation with other major powers in order to solve these problems.On the Iran and Korean nuclear issues,China has encouraged these countries to respect the nuclear non-proliferation regime while using her influence in Sudan to push the Sudanese government to accept the deployment of the United Nations-African Union forces in Darfur.展开更多
Since the establishment of the Chin-Arab States Cooperation Forum(CASCF)in 2004,the two sides have forged special political relations.Such a special relationship,different from that of a military alliance,has strategi...Since the establishment of the Chin-Arab States Cooperation Forum(CASCF)in 2004,the two sides have forged special political relations.Such a special relationship,different from that of a military alliance,has strategic attributes of alignment,and has transcended the common state-to-state relations in the world.In the next decade,Sino-Arab strategic cooperation will live through a golden historical opportunity.But,whether the Forum will rise to a formal organization like the Shanghai Cooperation Organization(SCO)is determined by two competing factors.The positive factors derive from China and the Arab countries sharing a series of common values,emphasis on national dignity,revitalization,political multi-polarity,diversity of development modes and non-interference in each other’s internal affairs;the negative factors rest on Arab countries having intrinsic internal discords,low integration and divergent attitudes towards the West,particularly since the outbreak of the Arab uprisings.To further promote the strategic relations,China and the Arab States should eliminate the impact of the“Islamic threat”and the“China threat”in their respective media,give priority to each other in their separate overall diplomacy and respect each other’s vital interests.展开更多
The New Silk Roads between Asia’s largest economies and regions,like the Persian Gulf,which has until now been militarily dominated by the US,have been accompanied by the consolidation of supranational entities like ...The New Silk Roads between Asia’s largest economies and regions,like the Persian Gulf,which has until now been militarily dominated by the US,have been accompanied by the consolidation of supranational entities like the Shanghai Cooperation Organization(SCO).With members including China,Russia,India,and Pakistan,some Gulf States are now also interested in membership.This article raises the question of whether the SCO,in light of its members’growing relevance to the Gulf region,carries the strategic potential to replace the American stability-andcommerce-enabling security umbrella there.The answers demonstrate that intra-Asian cooperation in the Gulf is to an extent hostage to a greater intra-Asian rivalry which would likely be perpetuated by the power vacuum following a possible US withdrawal.The SCO’s greatest strategic value for Gulf politics lies in its mediation potential.This stands a higher chance of success if the US military remains present and fosters a spirit of cooperation between itself and the SCO in the Gulf.展开更多
There are many complex internal causes and external reasons for the intense political and social unrest in the Arab world.The United States and other Western powers are actively involved.The unrest will initiate a new...There are many complex internal causes and external reasons for the intense political and social unrest in the Arab world.The United States and other Western powers are actively involved.The unrest will initiate a new historical chapter seeking a fresh path of development for citizens of the Arab world.The current unrest will last for some time and will undoubtedly have comprehensive impact on the entire configuration of the Middle East.The US dominance of Middle Eastern affairs has diminished,but its overall status has not been shaken.展开更多
文摘In the past,the nature of global geopolitical interactions among states has seen Europe and the United States emerge as dominant players in Middle East regional politics.This assertion is based on the overstretched geostrategic interests of Europe and the United States(US)tied up with controlling strategic goods,such as crude oil and gas,as well as maintaining freedom of navigation.These three variables-oil,gas and water routes-were the most critical components that attracted global powers to engage with the Middle East.Recent developments,however,suggest that two rising Asian powers,China and India,are becoming increasingly involved in Middle East regional affairs.Both countries have recognised the critical role of the region in their future economic growth and development and have embedded the region into their national strategic plan.However,the region faces issues-such as terrorism,internal strife,particularly in Syria,maritime security,hunger and poverty,especially in Yemen,the recent US-Iran conflict and the COVID-19 global pandemic-that may influence the operationalisation and outcome of the future strategic plan of China and India.These current challenges thus require the Asian powers to reassess each other’s strategy.This paper analyses how China and India adapt their strategic interests in accordance to the compounding realities in the Middle East.In particular,it seeks to answer two relevant questions:To what extent can China and India engage the region in the coming years?Given their national interests and priorities vis-a-vis the Middle East,can we expect more cooperation than competition between these two Asian powers?Central to this is a thesis that cooperation among these two powers is more promising and effective,at least in those mentioned issues,despite their divergent national interests and historical rivalries.
基金the product of the Chinese Educational Ministry program“Islamic Middle East Region and the Transition of International System”(08JZD0039)it is also supported by the Shanghai International Studies University“211”program(StageⅢ)Key Discipline of Shanghai(B702).
文摘The anti-terror campaign in the Middle East is the key and influential part of global anti-terror endeavor,which is one of the most challenging global governance issues in the international community.It is closely linked with the transformation of the international system and the reconstruction of the world’s new political and economic order.Within the background of economic globalization,the Middle East Islamic countries are confronted with the problems of promoting reform and development,facilitating institutional reform and social transformation.Internally,the Middle East terrorism originates from the complicated historical,social,religious and ethnic conflicts;externally,the Middle East terrorism hinges on interference,invasion,occupation,and the rival for territory,recourses and interest.China’s anti-terror endeavor aims at protecting its overseas interest and meanwhile,it reflects China’s unique idea and mode of global governance.
文摘China and the Arab countries enjoy a long history of friendly exchanges.During the Cold War period,significant accomplishments were achieved in their bilateral political cooperation.Recent years have witnessed the great success of comprehensive cooperation toward mutual benefits within the framework of the China-Arab Cooperation Forum.However,the turbulence in the Middle East and the U.S.Greater Middle East Initiative have emerged as a new challenge to the future development of bilateral relations.Yet China’s Middle East policy has not remained stagnant;its prompt readjustments have brought momentum to the healthy development of Sino-Arab bilateral relations.
文摘The extremist organization“IS”brought additional chaos to the Middle East.It is expected that Egypt will restore order.The main hot spot issues have witnessed some changes but are still hard to solve.The US is the producer of the Middle East turmoil.Internal disputes in the Middle East are still prevalent.China still has great potential to develop the friendship and cooperation with Middle East countries.
文摘Since 2006,it has become clearer that China is adopting a new approach to dealing with major international issues,such as the North Korea and Iran nuclear issues and the Darfur crisis in western Sudan.In all these issues China has contributed positively and has demonstrated a high degree of cooperation with other major powers in order to solve these problems.On the Iran and Korean nuclear issues,China has encouraged these countries to respect the nuclear non-proliferation regime while using her influence in Sudan to push the Sudanese government to accept the deployment of the United Nations-African Union forces in Darfur.
基金The research is supported by the program“The Theoretical and Empirical Studies of China’s Participation in the Middle East Governance in the New Era”(14JJD810017)granted by the Key Research Institute of China’s Ministry of Education,by“the Program for New Century Excellent Talents in Universities”(NCET)by“Shanghai Pujiang Talent Program”(14PJC092)by Shanghai International Studies University research team.
文摘Since the establishment of the Chin-Arab States Cooperation Forum(CASCF)in 2004,the two sides have forged special political relations.Such a special relationship,different from that of a military alliance,has strategic attributes of alignment,and has transcended the common state-to-state relations in the world.In the next decade,Sino-Arab strategic cooperation will live through a golden historical opportunity.But,whether the Forum will rise to a formal organization like the Shanghai Cooperation Organization(SCO)is determined by two competing factors.The positive factors derive from China and the Arab countries sharing a series of common values,emphasis on national dignity,revitalization,political multi-polarity,diversity of development modes and non-interference in each other’s internal affairs;the negative factors rest on Arab countries having intrinsic internal discords,low integration and divergent attitudes towards the West,particularly since the outbreak of the Arab uprisings.To further promote the strategic relations,China and the Arab States should eliminate the impact of the“Islamic threat”and the“China threat”in their respective media,give priority to each other in their separate overall diplomacy and respect each other’s vital interests.
文摘The New Silk Roads between Asia’s largest economies and regions,like the Persian Gulf,which has until now been militarily dominated by the US,have been accompanied by the consolidation of supranational entities like the Shanghai Cooperation Organization(SCO).With members including China,Russia,India,and Pakistan,some Gulf States are now also interested in membership.This article raises the question of whether the SCO,in light of its members’growing relevance to the Gulf region,carries the strategic potential to replace the American stability-andcommerce-enabling security umbrella there.The answers demonstrate that intra-Asian cooperation in the Gulf is to an extent hostage to a greater intra-Asian rivalry which would likely be perpetuated by the power vacuum following a possible US withdrawal.The SCO’s greatest strategic value for Gulf politics lies in its mediation potential.This stands a higher chance of success if the US military remains present and fosters a spirit of cooperation between itself and the SCO in the Gulf.
文摘There are many complex internal causes and external reasons for the intense political and social unrest in the Arab world.The United States and other Western powers are actively involved.The unrest will initiate a new historical chapter seeking a fresh path of development for citizens of the Arab world.The current unrest will last for some time and will undoubtedly have comprehensive impact on the entire configuration of the Middle East.The US dominance of Middle Eastern affairs has diminished,but its overall status has not been shaken.
