Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

• Vahid Afrasiaban ¹
• Seyed Jalal Dehghani Firouzabadi ²

¹ PhD student in Regional studies, Allameh Tabatabai University

² Professor of International Relations, Faculty of Law and Political Sciences, Allameh Tabatabai University, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

Abstract:

This article critically examines the interplay between China and the Middle East in light of Russia's involvement. Employing a game theory perspective, the analysis delves into the behaviors and decisions of the involved parties, demonstrating how China can effectively establish and uphold a balance of power in the face of Russian influence in the region through a strategy of regional integration with Middle Eastern countries. Central to this exploration is the inquiry into how the alignment between China and Middle Eastern nations can serve as a strategic mechanism for recalibrating the power dynamics amidst Russian influence in the region. The research hypothesis posits that the convergence of China and Middle Eastern countries, driven by shared economic, security, and cultural interests, has the potential to diminish Russia's sway in the region, thereby tilting the balance of power in favor of China. This hypothesis has been rigorously tested and evaluated based on comprehensive data and evidence, necessitating the application of statistical and computational methodologies within a quantitative framework. The findings substantiate the hypothesis, revealing an expanding regional convergence between China and the Middle East that holds promise in counterbalancing Russian influence and effectively countering it.

Keywords

• "
• Regional Convergence"
• Influence Expansion"
• Game Theory"
• China and Russia'
• s Interests"
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• Strategic Position"

Main Subjects

• International Relations