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Revisiting international relations theory through a China-Turkey bilateral case study: a call for adaptive integrative approaches

Asian Review of Political Economy Pub Date : 2025-04-14 DOI: 10.1007/s44216-025-00049-5

Xiaoli Guo

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India’s gulf policy in the context of China-U.S. strategic competition

Asian Review of Political Economy Pub Date : 2025-04-01 DOI: 10.1007/s44216-025-00048-6

Huangtuo Chen, Hongsong Liu

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Escaping a weaponized network: China’s reaction to the United States escalating technology controls

Asian Review of Political Economy Pub Date : 2025-03-27 DOI: 10.1007/s44216-025-00047-7

Dwayne Woods

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Great powers, the arming of non-state groups, and the prolongation of armed conflicts in the Middle East

Asian Review of Political Economy Pub Date : 2025-03-17 DOI: 10.1007/s44216-025-00046-8

Shabnam Dadparvar, Amin Parto

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A critical approach to security in the Middle East: towards sustainable security

Asian Review of Political Economy Pub Date : 2025-02-26 DOI: 10.1007/s44216-025-00045-9

Enayatollah Yazdani, Ji Zeng, Mohsen Bagheri

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The governance of Islamic extremism in the Middle East: a multidimensional assessment and implications

Asian Review of Political Economy Pub Date : 2025-02-24 DOI: 10.1007/s44216-025-00044-w

Zhiqiang Zou, Li Li

{"title":"The governance of Islamic extremism in the Middle East: a multidimensional assessment and implications","authors":"Zhiqiang Zou, Li Li","doi":"10.1007/s44216-025-00044-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s44216-025-00044-w","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Given the significant religious connotations, political demands, and social implications associated with Islamic extremism, it is crucial that counter-extremism strategies address a wide array of areas. This is particularly vital in the realms of political participation, religious management, and social governance, all of which are essential for the prevention of Islamic extremism. The complexity and diversity present in the political, religious, and social landscapes of Middle Eastern countries have led to variations in the policies and effectiveness of governance approaches related to Islamic extremism. These variations provide valuable lessons and insights. This article aims to analyze the differences and implications of governance approaches to extremism in the Middle East through a multidimensional assessment of the interrelations among politics and religion, religious-secular relations, and state-society relations. Rather than categorizing these approaches as inherently positive or negative, it is imperative for each country to identify governance strategies that are congruent with its unique circumstances.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100130,"journal":{"name":"Asian Review of Political Economy","volume":"4 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s44216-025-00044-w.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143475208","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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The crises in the Middle East: reshaping the region’s geopolitical landscape and altering the global order 中东危机：重塑该地区地缘政治格局，改变全球秩序

Asian Review of Political Economy Pub Date : 2025-01-09 DOI: 10.1007/s44216-024-00043-3

Seevan Saeed

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China’s Belt and Road Initiative in Southeast Asia and its implications for ASEAN-China strategic partnership 中国在东南亚的“一带一路”倡议及其对中国—东盟战略伙伴关系的影响

Asian Review of Political Economy Pub Date : 2024-12-03 DOI: 10.1007/s44216-024-00042-4

Mukesh Shankar Bharti, Suprabha Kumari

{"title":"China’s Belt and Road Initiative in Southeast Asia and its implications for ASEAN-China strategic partnership","authors":"Mukesh Shankar Bharti, Suprabha Kumari","doi":"10.1007/s44216-024-00042-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s44216-024-00042-4","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study aims to discuss China’s bilateral partnership with Southeast Asia under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). China’s BRI framework of cooperation serves as a platform for enhancing economic, cultural, tourism, and trade relationships with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states, promoting regional development and cooperation. China’s BRI cooperation framework comprehensively defines “Globalization 5.0” and this research speaks rationally about the theory of power transition. As a result, BRI projects not only benefit Southeast Asian countries by improving infrastructure and economic growth but also contribute to China’s strategic goal of expanding its influence in the region through connectivity and cooperation. The BRI has been instrumental in developing large-scale infrastructure projects across Southeast Asia, including railways, ports, highways, and energy projects. The China-Laos Railway, which connects Vientiane with Kunming, is a notable example, promoting regional connectivity and trade. Similarly, the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway in Indonesia is another high-profile project aimed at enhancing transportation efficiency. In addition to economic and infrastructure projects, the BRI has enhanced cultural ties between China and Southeast Asia. This includes educational exchanges, joint research initiatives, and people-to-people exchanges, fostering stronger mutual understanding and cooperation. Collaborative cultural programs and tourism initiatives have been promoted to strengthen these ties.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100130,"journal":{"name":"Asian Review of Political Economy","volume":"3 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s44216-024-00042-4.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142761972","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Single-party regime, cooptation, and strategic social spending in developing countries 发展中国家的一党制、拉拢和战略性社会支出

Asian Review of Political Economy Pub Date : 2024-11-02 DOI: 10.1007/s44216-024-00041-5

Li Zheng

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Balancing power and prosperity: China’s geo-economic engagement with the Gulf Cooperation Council 平衡权力与繁荣：中国与海湾合作委员会的地缘经济交往

Asian Review of Political Economy Pub Date : 2024-11-01 DOI: 10.1007/s44216-024-00040-6

Roa Al Shidhani, Saranjam Baig

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