Routledge Handbook on China-Middle East Relations

This book offers an international perspective on the growing importance of Chinese power in the Middle East, bringing together established and emerging scholars to provide analytical insight. It responds to increased interest in this topic area among scholars, students, policy makers, and diplomats.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 416 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The existing literature on the Middle East primarily concentrates on the internal dynamics of the states within the region. However, this book stands out as a unique offering, providing an international perspective on the increasing significance of Chinese power in the Middle East. By bringing together a diverse range of established and emerging international scholars, the book offers unparalleled analytical insight into China's role and influence in the region.

The growing interest and attention paid to this topic among scholars, students, policy makers, and diplomats have fueled the demand for a comprehensive examination of China's presence in the Middle East. This book responds to that need by offering a comprehensive and up-to-date analysis of China's strategic interests, economic interactions, and political dynamics in the region.

The book is organized into five chapters, each dedicated to a specific aspect of China's engagement with the Middle East. The first chapter provides an overview of China's historical and cultural ties with the Middle East, highlighting the factors that have shaped regionally and globally. The second chapter examines China's economic development and its impact on the Middle East, exploring the ways in which China has invested in infrastructure, trade, and energy projects, and the potential implications for regional stability and economic growth.

The third chapter explores China's political influence in the Middle East, examining the ways in which China has used its economic and political power to shape regional policies and influence the behavior of states in the region. The fourth chapter examines China's relations with regional powers, such as the United States, Russia, and Iran, and the challenges and opportunities that these relationships present. The fifth chapter examines China's role in regional conflicts, such as the Syrian civil war and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and the ways in which China has attempted to mediate and influence these conflicts.

Throughout the book, the authors draw on a wide range of sources, including academic research, policy documents, and interviews with key stakeholders, to provide a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of China's role in the Middle East. The book also includes a comprehensive bibliography and an index, making it an invaluable resource for scholars, students, and policymakers interested in this topic area.

In conclusion, this book offers a timely and insightful examination of China's growing importance in the Middle East. By bringing together a diverse range of perspectives and expertise, the book provides a valuable contribution to the literature on this topic and will be of interest to scholars, students, policy makers, and diplomats alike.
The existing literature on the Middle East primarily concentrates on the internal dynamics of the states within the region. However, this book stands out as a unique offering, providing an international perspective on the increasing significance. By bringing together a diverse range of established and emerging international scholars, the book offers unparalleled analytical insight into China's role and influence in the region.

The growing interest and attention paid to this topic among scholars, students, policy makers, and diplomats have fueled the demand for a comprehensive examination of China's presence in the Middle East. This book responds to that need by offering a comprehensive and up-to-date analysis of China's strategic interests, economic interactions, and political dynamics in the region.

The book is organized into five chapters, each dedicated to a specific aspect of China's engagement with the Middle East. The first chapter provides an overview of China's historical and cultural ties with the Middle East, highlighting the factors that have shaped the regionally and globally. The second chapter examines China's economic development and its impact on the Middle East, exploring the ways. The ways in which China has invested in infrastructure, trade, and energy projects, and the potential implications for regional stability and economic growth.

The third chapter explores China's political influence in the Middle East, examining the ways in which China has used its economic and political power to shape regional policies and influence the behavior of states in the region. The fourth chapter examines China's relations with regional powers. Powers, such as the United States, Russia, and Iran, and the challenges and opportunities that these relationships present. The fifth chapter examines China's role in regional conflicts, such as the Syrian civil war and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and the ways in which China has attempted to mediate and influence these conflicts.

Throughout the book, the authors draw on a wide range of sources, including academic research, policy documents, and interviews with key stakeholders. With stakeholders, to provide a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of China's role in the Middle East. The book also includes a comprehensive bibliography the literature and an index, making it an invaluable resource for scholars, students, and policymakers interested in this topic.

In conclusion, this book offers a timely and insightful examination of China's growing importance in the Middle East. By bringing together. Together a diverse range of perspectives and expertise, the book provides a valuable contribution to the literature on this topic and will be of interest to scholars, students, policy makers.

Weight: 758g
Dimension: 175 x 247 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032126326