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Middle East Geopolitics
Russia and China: Recalibrating Palestinian Sovereignty Amid Global Shifts
“Russia and China reshape Palestinian sovereignty, challenging U.S. dominance and shifting global power in the Middle East.”
Russia along with China are transforming their presence in the Middle East while focusing on Palestinian self-governance. The latest developments show how the countries implement strategic moves which demonstrate goals outside of regional boundaries.
Russia’s Strategic Engagement
Russia has developed complex interests throughout the Middle East through two main objectives: extending its military might and opposing Western regional presence. Russian foreign policy seeks to defend its fundamental regional interests as well as confront Western power while facing off against Western nations. Russia demonstrates this policy through its bilateral relationships with different Palestinian political blocs.
China’s Economic and Diplomatic Foray
The Middle Eastern region now experiences a more confident Chinese approach to diplomatic relations as Beijing moves away from its previous noninterventionist strategy. The…
