الصقر والتنين: العلاقات الصينية - الخليجية.. من غرباء إلى شركاء

When you ask specialists in international political affairs which country is most influential in shaping the future of the international system other than the United States of America? The answer will be one: China. Despite the presence of several countries with great capabilities at the global level, such as Russia, India, Brazil, and Japan; These countries do not have the ambition, will, and capabilities that China possesses in its view of itself and its global status. The book makes clear that it is not an exaggeration to say that the future of the world depends primarily on what China does; What others do is nothing but a reflection of their readings, perceptions, and reactions to what China is doing. It is as if history is able to repeat itself to the time when China viewed itself as the “Middle Kingdom” and the center of the civilized world, which the world looked at with appreciation and respect. The book is based on the fact that studying Chinese policy is important for all specialists in international relations, especially those interested in relations with the Arabian Gulf region, which possesses the main resources driving the strength and durability of the global economy. It specifically examines the development of relations between China and the countries of the Arab Gulf region, and their principles, reviewing the factors that have strengthened these relations, the strategic changes that have occurred in recent decades, and the challenges they face. According to the book; Understanding these relations is not limited to the economic aspect only, but also includes geopolitical and security interactions, and the extension of China’s influence to the region through the Belt and Road Initiative, strategic partnerships, and others. The book emphasizes the importance of achieving balance in Chinese-Gulf relations in light of the growing Chinese influence and the strategic security partnership with the United States. Then it concludes by looking at the future of these relations.