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Iran's Strategies in Response to Changes in US-China Relations
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Abstract
The dynamics of the relationship between the United States and China have been shifting. This has prompted changes in strategic calculus and policy adoption by the friends and foes of each side. Iran, given its decades-long links with China, has made several. First, it has deepened its ties with the... view more
The dynamics of the relationship between the United States and China have been shifting. This has prompted changes in strategic calculus and policy adoption by the friends and foes of each side. Iran, given its decades-long links with China, has made several. First, it has deepened its ties with the Asian power beyond collaboration in business and trade. Second, it has revised its policies in the Gulf region to be a part of what it sees as China's network of influence, hoping to better position itself in a multilateral global order. Third, it has been seeking opportunities to project power through showing off its military capabilities in Ukraine. This article examines these strategic responses and concludes that Iran has been pursuing an agenda in line with the world vision of its senior leaders. The end goal for Tehran is to gain more power and relevance in the global strategic calculus. This analysis is part of a special issue examining the responses of Gulf countries to rising Sino-American competition, edited by Andrea Ghiselli, Anoushiravan Ehteshami, and Enrico Fardella.... view less
Keywords
Iran; China; United States of America; Persian Gulf; international conflict; foreign policy; political negotiation; international security; political power; global governance; globalization
Classification
International Relations, International Politics, Foreign Affairs, Development Policy
Peace and Conflict Research, International Conflicts, Security Policy
Free Keywords
Region Arabisch-Persischer Golf; multilateraler internationaler Konflikt; multilaterale internationale Verhandlungen; Interdependenz im internationalen System; internationale Sicherheitsstruktur; globale strategische Konzeption
Document language
English
Publication Year
2024
Page/Pages
p. 120-132
Journal
Middle East Policy, 31 (2024) 1
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1111/mepo.12727
ISSN
1475-4967
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed