China's Presence in the Middle East: The Implications of the One Belt, One Road Initiative

ISBN-13: 9780367885519 / Angielski / Miękka / 2019 / 220 str.

Anoushiravan Ehteshami; Niv Horesh

Opis

This book explores the implications of the "One Belt, One Road" (OBOR) vision and the newly-established Asia Infrastructure and Investment Bank (AIIB) for the Middle East/West Asia, and addresses a number of key strategic questions arising from China’s new initiatives.

Recenzje

"A must-read for those who are interested in the Middle East and the presence of great powers in the region." - Behzad Abdollalpour, in China Report 

Spis treści

Introduction

Part I

1. Why the Middle East Matters to China

2. Rocking the boat? China’s ‘belt and road’ and global order

3. Vision, Revision and Supervision

4. Viability of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank’s Financials and Objectives

Part II

5. OBOR and the Dawn of a New Era in Sino-Saudi Ties

6. Complex Interdependence in the China-Saudi-US Triangle

7. OBOR’s Impact on Sino-Israeli Relations

8. Economic and Cultural Interactions between Israel and China: Opportunities and challenges

9. How do Palestinians perceive China’s rise?

10. China’s "One Belt, One Road" (OBOR) Initiative: Envisioning Iran’s Role

11. The One Belt, One Road in China’s Grand Strategy

O autorze

Anoushiravan Ehteshami is Professor of International Relations in the School of Government and International Affairs, Durham University, UK. He is also the Nasser al-Mohammad al-Sabah Chair in International Relations and Director of the HH Sheikh Nasser al-Mohammad al-Sabah Programme in International Relations, Regional Politics and Security.

Niv Horesh is Professional Visiting Research Fellow in the School of Government and International Affairs, Durham University, UK.