The emergence of China in the Middle East : China in the Middle East /

"China's presence in the Middle East has grown exponentially over the past decade and is affecting the region's strategic environment. Chinese influence is multidimensional, encompassing economics, defense, diplomacy, and soft power. Beijing currently sees its interests in the Middle...

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Main Author: Chen, James
Corporate Authors: National Defense University. Institute for National Strategic Studies, Institute for National Strategy (U.S.)
Format: Government Document eBook
Language:English
Published: [Washington, D.C.] : Institute for National Strategic Studies, National Defense University, Center for the Study of Chinese Military Affairs, [2011]
Series:Strategic forum ; no. 271.
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Online Access:https://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/gpo35464
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Summary:"China's presence in the Middle East has grown exponentially over the past decade and is affecting the region's strategic environment. Chinese influence is multidimensional, encompassing economics, defense, diplomacy, and soft power. Beijing currently sees its interests in the Middle East best served by focusing on commerce and keeping a low profile. However, Middle Eastern states are increasingly drawing China into political and security issues, which may lead China to play a more prominent political role in the region. To mitigate any potentially negative effects of China's growing influence, the United States should explore cooperative efforts with China in energy security, continue strategic dialogue with the Chinese government on Middle East issues, and maintain a military presence to ensure continued security of U.S. allies and freedom of navigation in Middle Eastern waters"--Publisher's description.
Item Description:Title from title screen (National Defense University, viewed August 21, 2012).
"December 2011."
Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (8 pages).
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 7-8).