Publication

Oct 2017

As the title suggests, this paper examines China´s long-term ambitions in relation to the Middle Eastern portion of its ´One Belt, One Road´ (OBOR) initiative. The text´s author specifically focuses on 1) China’s economic interests in the Middle East, including the region's potential as a source of energy and trade and 2) the potential for Beijing to expand its soft power and participation in the global arena through its engagement in the Middle East.

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Author Christina Lin
Series ISPSW Publications
Issue 512
Publisher Institut für Strategie- Politik- Sicherheits- und Wirtschaftsberatung (ISPSW)
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