Muhamad S. Olimat

China and the Middle East

From Silk Road to Arab Spring

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This manuscript examines relations between China and the Middle East in historical context and examines their relationship in key areas that include energy, trade, arms sales, culture and politics.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Seitenzahl: 240
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. März 2015
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 368g
• ISBN-13: 9781857437966
• ISBN-10: 1857437969
• Artikelnr.: 45061739

Autorenporträt

Dr Muhamad S. Olimat is an Assistant Professor of international relations at Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research (KUSTAR) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Prior to joining KUSTAR, Dr Olimat taught and conducted research at the University of South Florida in St Petersburg, Missouri State University and several other US higher educational institutions. His area of expertise is Middle East politics, and his research concentration focuses on China and the Middle East, socio-political and economic development in the Middle East, and US foreign policy towards the region. He has published several articles and book chapters on China and the Middle East, the Arab Spring, transition to democracy, women and politics in the Middle East, and the role of Islam in the politics of the Middle East.

Inhaltsangabe

Chapter 1
Introduction: An Overview of Sino
Middle Eastern Relations Chapter 2
A Theoretical Perspective Chapter 3
A Tridimensional Approach to Sino
Middle Eastern Relations Chapter 4
Energy Security and the Growing Demand for Oil in China Chapter 5
Cultural Exchange: the Growing Stature of China in the Middle East Chapter 6
Great Power Rivalry in the Middle East Chapter 7
Challenges to Sino
Middle Eastern Relations Chapter 8
Conclusion: Future Trends