‍Central Asia and The Caucasus Journal

Examining the New Policies & Strategies of China & Russia in the Middle East

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

Mohammad younes bahadori 1
Tayebeh Mohammadi Kia 2

1 Master's student of International Relations at Allameh Tabatabai University

2 Assistant Professor - Institute for Humanities and Cultural Studies- Tehran- Iran

https://doi.org/10.22034/ca.2025.729398
Abstract
Today, the role of emerging powers in the Middle East is very important in the framework of global politics and influence in the region. China and Russia, as two countries with unique capabilities in the field of politics and economy, have been able to strengthen their influence in this region. This research examines the new strategic policies of these two powers in the Middle East. The main question of this research is as follows; What strategies have Russia and China used to increase and strengthen their influence in the Middle East? Which one has been more successful? The hypothesis of the research is that Russia and China by focusing on three main strategies namely; Strengthening and developing economic relations, seeking regional leadership through increasing political presence and influence and positive image of themselves in the region are trying to increase their influence and influence in the Middle East. This research tries to investigate this issue with descriptive analytical method and using library sources.

Keywords

Great powers
strategic strategies
Russia
China
UAE
Subjects
‍Central Asia and The Caucasus Journal
Volume 31, Issue 130
Summer 2025
Pages 223-248

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