• Domestic Drivers of China's Foreign Policy in MENA

  • Feb 7 2024
  • Length: 47 mins
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Domestic Drivers of China's Foreign Policy in MENA

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  • Welcome to the China-Mena podcast, where we explore China's foreign policy in the Middle East and North Africa. In this episode, host Jonathan Fulton and guest Kerry Brown discuss the domestic drivers shaping China's international engagements. They unravel the complexities of China's internal landscape, including the middle class aspirations and the impact of Xi Jinping's leadership. They also analyze China's growing influence in the Middle East, shedding light on its diplomatic decision-making and potential implications for the region. Join us for a thought-provoking exploration of China's foreign policy strategy and domestic underpinnings.

    Takeaways
    • China's Domestic Drivers of Foreign Policy in MENA
    • China's Core Interests and Soft Power Projection in MENA
    • China's Global Role and Soft Power Challenges
    • China's Influence in the Middle East and Domestic Influences on Foreign Policy
    Quotes

    "It's strange how China tries to change public opinion while facing an image problem. People love their cuisine and kung fu, but the political system makes it challenging for them to win hearts."- Kerry Brown"

    Understanding China is complex, but it's crucial to find a balanced perspective in Western discourse."- Kerry Brown

    Featured in the Episode
    Kerry Brown
    Professor of Chinese Studies, and Director,Lau China Institute, King's College, London
    Linkedin: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/kerrybrown
    Website: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/people/kerry-brown

    Jonathan Fulton
    Nonresident Senior Fellow for Middle East Programs at the Atlantic Council. Associate Professor of Political Science at Zayed University in Abu Dhabi
    https://ae.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-fulton-2627414b
    https://twitter.com/jonathandfulton

    Chapters
    00:00 - Introduction
    04:47 - Concerns about leadership future raised by Premier's performance
    08:23 - China's passive stance in world affairs
    11:20 - Impact of changes in US leadership on China's strategy
    15:22 - Reshuffling of China's internal priorities during the Trump presidency
    18:26 - Chinese middle class's interest in international relations
    21:05 - Summary of Evan Osnos' article on Chinese concerns
    25:31 - Intrigue within the party and navigating power dynamics
    27:35 - China's core interests defined as stability with internal link
    31:51 - China's focus on regional stability and development
    36:36 - China's dominance reshaping the world with little commonality
    39:45 - Comparison of envy towards South Korean culture and China
    43:10 - China's crucial role in the Middle East
    45:27 - Taiwan's Unresolved Status: A Ticking Time Bomb
    46:21 - Conclusion
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