conflict Women’s participation in the Local Administration Councils’ of the Syrian opposition areas September 21, 2018 1 Written by Dara Foi'Elle. After seven years of violence, the Syrian conflict, a Non-International Armed Conflict (NIAC) according to the ICRC, is moving towards its…
China-UN China’s Approach to the Syrian Crisis: Beyond the United Nations December 15, 2014 0 Written by Yun Sun. The war in Syria warrants a unique mention in the history of contemporary Chinese foreign policy. In the context of this…
China China and Intervention: Is Beijing really a ‘monster’ that protects tyrants? April 1, 2014 0 Written by Shogo Suzuki. The People’s Republic of China (PRC) has long been considered a conservative power with regards to sovereignty and intervention. China’s history…
China-Middle East Selling the “China Dream” in the Middle Eastern Quagmire October 7, 2013 0 Written by Niv Horesh. China’s relatively quiet endorsement of Vladimir Putin’s stance during the recent Syrian crisis was noted with suspicion if not cynicism in…
China-Middle East Beyond the Oil: Sino-Iranian relations October 4, 2013 0 Written by Majid Rafizadeh. It has been argued that the only reason China maintains robust political and economic relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran—backing Iran…
China-Middle East China and the Middle East: Adjusting to life after the Arab Spring October 3, 2013 0 Written by P R Kumaraswamy. Historically the Middle East has been peripheral to China. The end of the Sino-Soviet rivalry and China's drive for energy…
China-Middle East China’s posture on Syria: A direct challenge to US interests? October 3, 2013 0 Written by Don Keyser. Former U.S. Secretary of State Clinton, addressing media following a February 24, 2012 “Friends of Syria” gathering in Tunis, emotionally blasted…
International Relations Taoist Humility By The Chinese Government On The Syria Issue? – Threats & Non-Action May 14, 2013 0 Written by Sam Beatson. The US ambassador to Syria, Robert Ford, promised more weapons to Syrian rebels this week in speech confirming that: “the US…