Delvoie, L. A., & Brown, L. C. (2001). Diplomacy in the Middle East: the international relations of regional & outside powers. International Journal, 56(4), 702.
Recent attention to Arab-Israeli relations has contributed to the misconception that diplomacy in the Middle East must only deal with that issue. The outcome of learning this article is that in the Middle Eastern governments’ foreign policies are driven by a wide range of factors. Much more than the conflict with Israel is responsible for these elements. These include history, geography, local dynamics, regional alliances, and Western influence. Constantly shaping the regional scene have been the imperatives of limiting the aspirations of rivals, making the most of economic opportunities, and striving to form coalitions. The article is worth reading because it demonstrates the extent of this “international relations sub-system” by focusing on the interplay between not only Arab countries but also Iran, Turkey, and Israel. The Middle Eastern countries’ foreign policies are discussed, together with those of the United Kingdom, France, Russia, and the United States, all of which have had significant influences on the region. In a time when world events may lead to substantial realignments among Syria, Iran, Iraq, and the Palestinians, it should renew curiosity about the true intentions of regional actors.
Taylor & Francis eBooks., & Fulton, J. (2022). Routledge handbook on China – Middle East relations. Abingdon; New York: Routledge.
In this article, a group of prominent and up-and-coming academics from around the world analyze the effects of China’s expanding footprint in the Middle East on regional growth, commerce, safety, and diplomacy. The learning outcome is that China is the greatest extra-regional economic actor in the Middle East, meaning that it is the largest trading partner for most Middle Eastern states and the largest source of foreign direct investment into the region. Given the importance of Chinese assets and the increasing number of Chinese expatriates in the region, this could signal a more active participation in political and security concerns. The article is worth reading since the United States, Russia, India, Japan, and the European Union all have substantial interests in the region; the expert contributors to this volume also explore the repercussions of great power politics as they relate to these events. In addition, the article is broken down into four parts: background and policy, state and regional case studies, and final reflections. Foreign commerce, international growth and stability, and safe diplomatic interactions.
References
Delvoie, L. A., & Brown, L. C. (2001). Diplomacy in the Middle East: the international relations of regional & outside powers. International Journal, 56(4), 702. Web.
Taylor & Francis eBooks., & Fulton, J. (2022). Routledge handbook on China – Middle East relations. Abingdon; New York: Routledge. Web.