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Iran and China Relations: China as a Global Power
Abstract
Iran-China relations extend beyond customary bilateral ties, deeply influenced by a complex geopolitical landscape. This research aims to identify key Iranian policies and interactions with China across diplomatic, security, trade, and cultural domains. It necessitates close examination of pivotal policy interactions and relations, encompassing both bilateral and multilateral dimensions with global implications. The period of 2013-2023 in Iran-China relations is marked by two major geopolitical/security dynamics: the Iranian nuclear crisis and associated sanctions, and China's Eurasian strategy, notably the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). These factors not only impact bilateral relations but also shape global geopolitics amid the Russia-US-China power dynamics, with significant regional implications for Iran and its neighbors in the Middle East.
Discipline
International Relations/Affairs
Geographic Area
All Middle East
Sub Area
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