WEEK 1
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Overview
of the syllabus
Yitzhak Shichor. The Middle East in China's Foreign Policy,
1949-1977
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Introduction
1
· 1 China's encounter with the
Middle East 9
Documentaries:
China looks to bolster its Middle East reach - Inside Story
Rising superpower: Why are
Middle Eastern leaders coming to China? CGTN
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WEEK 2
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Yitzhak Shichor. The Middle East in China's Foreign Policy,
1949-1977
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2
Sino-Arab peaceful co-existence 37
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3
The struggle against imperialism 70
Documentaries:
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Jerusalem
Studio: China's interests in the Middle East
· China's Role in the Middle East: Pan Guang
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WEEK 3
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QUIZ – 1
Yitzhak Shichor.
The Middle East in China's Foreign Policy, 1949-1977
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4
The struggle against imperialism and revisionism 106
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5
The struggle against social imperialism 145
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Conclusion
189
Michael Beckley. China's Century?
Why America's Edge Will Endure - MIT. International Security, Vol. 36, No. 3
(Winter 2011/12), pp. 41–78. http://www.mitpressjournals.org/doi/pdf/10.1162/ISEC_a_00066
Documentaries:
· Western Approaches: Responses to China from the Middle
East and Central Asia.
· Roberts: USA vs China in the Middle East
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WEEK 4
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CHINA AND THE MIDDLE EAST
· Keskin Tugrul
and Christian Braun. When a Sleeping
Giant Wakes – A Neoclassical Realist Analysis of China’s Expanding Ties in
the Middle East. Sociology of Islam 4 (2016) 1-26.
· Lillian Craig
Harris. China's Relations with the PLO.
Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 7, No. 1 (Autumn, 1977), pp. 123-154.
· Chaoling Feng. Embracing Interdependence: The Dynamics of
China and the Middle East. Brookings Doha Center. Policy Briefing April
2015.
· Stig Stenslie. China debates its future role in the
Middle East. Noref expert Analysis – May 2014.
Documentaries:
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China and
the Middle East: Rising Power and a Region in Turmoil https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4TYVoYXvwI
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The Heat
discusses China-Middle East relations - CGTN
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WEEK 5
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ISRAEL
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Mohammed Turki al-Sudairi. Israel-Sino Relations through the Prism of Advocacy Groups. Number
8: November 2013.
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YORAM EVRON. Israel’s Response to China’s Rise A
Dependent State’s Dilemma. Asian Survey, Vol. 56, Number 2, pp. 392–414. ISSN
0004-4687, electronic ISSN 1533-838X. © 2016.
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Yiyi Chen. China’s
Relationship with Israel, Opportunities and Challenges: Perspectives from
China. Israel Studies, volume 17 number 3.
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Aron Shai. China and Israel Relations and Future
Prospects. ASPJ Africa & Francophonie - 2nd Quarter 2014.
· Yoram Evron. China’s diplomatic initiatives in the
Middle East: the quest for a great-power role in the region. International
Relations 2017, Vol. 31(2) 125–144.
Analytical
Paper: In
the first part of this assignment, you will select a topic related with China
and the Middle East. You will write a proposal/abstract (at least 500
words) for your research, describing the contents of your paper and
sources (books, articles and newspaper articles – this should include at
least 10 different sources) and will send it to me by email on Sunday, the 5th
week of the course. You need to email me your analytical paper and it should
be in MS Word Document. In this step of your assignment, you need to
demonstrate a clear focus (time and geography – very specific) and a CLEAR
RESEARCH QUESTION!
Documentaries:
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Israeli PM Netanyahu meets Pres. Xi on 25th
anniversary of China-Israel ties - CGTN
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WEEK 6
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QUIZ – 2
TURKEY
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Political
Conflict to Economic Cooperation: Sino-Turkish Relations in the Context of
New Era Michael McCall and Tugrul Keskin
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Sino-Turkish
Strategic Economic Relationship in New Era by Zhiqiang Zou.
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“Turkey
Dream” and the China-Turkish Cooperation under “One Belt and One Road”
Initiative by ZAN Tao
Documentaries:
Exclusive interview with Turkish
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan – CGTN https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k90KRQ1d6og
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WEEK 7
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IRAN
· John W. Garver. China and Iran: An Emerging Partnership
Post- Sanctions. MEI Policy Focus 2016-3.
· Mohiaddin
Mesbahi and Mohammad Homayounvash.
China and the International Non-Proliferation Regime: The Case of Iran. Sociology
of Islam 4 (2016) 73-92
· China and Iran:
Economic, political, and Military relations
Scott Harold and Alireza Nader. RAND, 2012.
Documentaries:
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WEEK 8
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QUIZ – 3
ARAB WORLD
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Degang
Sun & Yahia H. Zoubir. China's Economic Diplomacy towards the Arab
Countries: challenges ahead? Journal of Contemporary China, 2015 Vol. 24, No.
95, 903–921,
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YAO
Kuangyi1. China-Arab States Cooperation
Forum in the Last Decade. Journal of Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies
(in Asia) Vol. 8, No. 4, 2014.
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Guy
Burton. Explaining Beijing’s Shift from
Active to Passive Engagement in Relation to the Arab-Israeli Conflict. Sociology
of Islam 4 (2016) 93-112.
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China
in the Eyes of the Saudi Media Mohammed Turki Al-Sudairi Gulf Research Center
GULF PAPERS February 2013.
· Degang
Sun a & Yahia Zoubir. China's Response to the Revolts in the Arab World:
A Case of Pragmatic Diplomacy. Mediterranean Politics, 2013.
Muhamad
S. Olimat. China and North Africa since
World War II: A Bilateral Approach
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Chapter
Three: China and Egypt
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Chapter
Two: China and Algeria
Documentaries:
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WEEK 9
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GCC
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China
in Middle East: Shifting Role and Interests By PAN Guang.
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Sean
Foley. Seek Knowledge Even If It Takes
You to China (Via Washington) Saudi Arabia and China in the Twenty-First
Century. Sociology of Islam 4 (2016) 166-188.
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Geoffrey
F. Gresh. The Gulf Looks East Sino-Arab
Relations in an Age of Instability. Sociology of Islam 4 (2016) 149-165
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Manochehr
Dorraj and James English. The Dragon Nests: China’s Energy Engagement of the
Middle East. CHINA REPORT 49: 1 (2013): 43–67
Documentaries:
· IISS - Mahmood
Abdulla: The Past, Present, and Future for GCC Investment in China https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6P6o9jnrl8
IISS - A New Era of GCC Geo-Economic Opportunity with China and India |
WEEK 10
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QUIZ – 4
NORTH AFRICA
Muhamad
S. Olimat. China and North Africa since
World War II: A Bilateral Approach
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Chapter
One: China and North Africa: An Overview
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Chapter
Four: China and Libya
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Chapter
Six: China and Morocco
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Chapter
Ten: China and Tunisia
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Chapter
Eleven: Prospectus and Conclusions
Documentaries:
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Roundtable:
China-Africa relations - who benefits? TRT World https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6LnZs9x-Kc
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How
is Africa positioned in China’s global strategy? CTGN https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeypBc94Un8
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