THE END OF PATIENCE; DEVIATION FROM THE CLASSICAL CONTEXT AND JANUSIAN CONSTRUCTION OF CHINA'S MIDDLE EAST POLICY (TEHRAN-RIYADH DUALITY)
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After 2011, more countries got involved in the Middle East and North Africa, and they made more agreements to work together. China has had certain plans and goals for its actions both inside and outside the country in the past 20 years. In this situation, the way Beijing deals with countries in the Middle East, like Iran and Saudi Arabia, shows that Beijing is practical and likes to work with many different countries. In this study, the authors looked at how China's actions in the Middle East, particularly in relation to Tehran and Riyadh, could affect their foreign policy. They focused on China's "Belt and Road" plan and other partnerships. The study found that China has big goals for the next twenty years and their actions in the Middle East will be important, regardless of any competition within the country. Actors and following programs like B&R. The research shows that China's leaders are taking careful diplomatic steps, and this is happening at the same time as the United States is becoming less influential in the Middle East. Conversely, the relationships with Tehran and Riyadh are influenced by Janusi's approach focusing on practical interests of the country, which also indirectly challenges Washington's unilateral actions. In this case, Beijing's plan is based on working with many countries and through trade and partnerships. In recent years (especially after 2017), it has also grown to include other important areas. "Is" means that something exists or is happening. Actually, by working together with Middle Eastern countries and considering their interests, China has become more appealing without getting into any competitions.
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