The rise of China in Middle East politics

The Middle East is no longer shaped solely by the influence of Western powers. For decades, countries such as the United States, Britain and France dominated the political and strategic landscape of the region through military alliances, oil politics and diplomatic interventions. Today, however, a new global actor has steadily emerged with growing influence across the Middle East: China. China’s rise in Middle East politics represents one of the most significant geopolitical transformations of the 21st century. Unlike Western powers that historically relied heavily on military presence and political intervention, China has adopted a different strategy based on economic cooperation, infrastructure investment, energy diplomacy and political non-interference. This approach has enabled Beijing to build strong relations with rival states simultaneously, […]