EDUCATIONAL INVESTMENT AS SOFT POWER: CHINA’S STRATEGY IN CULTIVATING QATARI HUMAN CAPITAL

Mohamad Zreik

EDUCATIONAL INVESTMENT AS SOFT POWER: CHINA’S STRATEGY IN CULTIVATING QATARI HUMAN CAPITAL

Abstract

This paper investigates the strategic use of education as a tool of soft power, focusing on China’s investment in the education of Qatari human capital. It explores how education, a non-coercive form of influence, contributes to China’s global reputation and socio-economic progress. The research employs a mixed-method approach, including quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews, to assess the impact of Chinese educational investments on Qatari students. The findings indicate that China’s educational support, through scholarships and cultural exchange, positively influences Qatari students’ perceptions and fosters a favourable image of China. The study highlights the significance of educational investment in building soft power, with China utilizing scholarships and cultural programs to attract international students, particularly from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. The effectiveness of China’s soft power strategy is demonstrated through increased educational cooperation under the “Belt and Road” initiative, contributing to China’s global influence and international relations.

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English

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Politics in International Relations

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Mohamad Zreik ^* This is me
0000-0002-6812-6529
China

Publication Date

April 30, 2024

Submission Date

March 21, 2024

Acceptance Date

April 25, 2024

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Year 2024 Volume: 6 Number: 2

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https://izlik.org/JA83XZ66YL

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APA

Zreik, M. (2024). EDUCATIONAL INVESTMENT AS SOFT POWER: CHINA’S STRATEGY IN CULTIVATING QATARI HUMAN CAPITAL. Eurasian Research Journal, 6(2), 83-112. https://izlik.org/JA83XZ66YL

AMA

1.Zreik M. EDUCATIONAL INVESTMENT AS SOFT POWER: CHINA’S STRATEGY IN CULTIVATING QATARI HUMAN CAPITAL. ERJ. 2024;6(2):83-112. https://izlik.org/JA83XZ66YL

Chicago

Zreik, Mohamad. 2024. “EDUCATIONAL INVESTMENT AS SOFT POWER: CHINA’S STRATEGY IN CULTIVATING QATARI HUMAN CAPITAL”. Eurasian Research Journal 6 (2): 83-112. https://izlik.org/JA83XZ66YL.

EndNote

Zreik M (April 1, 2024) EDUCATIONAL INVESTMENT AS SOFT POWER: CHINA’S STRATEGY IN CULTIVATING QATARI HUMAN CAPITAL. Eurasian Research Journal 6 2 83–112.

IEEE

[1]M. Zreik, “EDUCATIONAL INVESTMENT AS SOFT POWER: CHINA’S STRATEGY IN CULTIVATING QATARI HUMAN CAPITAL”, ERJ, vol. 6, no. 2, pp. 83–112, Apr. 2024, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA83XZ66YL

ISNAD

Zreik, Mohamad. “EDUCATIONAL INVESTMENT AS SOFT POWER: CHINA’S STRATEGY IN CULTIVATING QATARI HUMAN CAPITAL”. Eurasian Research Journal 6/2 (April 1, 2024): 83-112. https://izlik.org/JA83XZ66YL.

JAMA

1.Zreik M. EDUCATIONAL INVESTMENT AS SOFT POWER: CHINA’S STRATEGY IN CULTIVATING QATARI HUMAN CAPITAL. ERJ. 2024;6:83–112.

MLA

Zreik, Mohamad. “EDUCATIONAL INVESTMENT AS SOFT POWER: CHINA’S STRATEGY IN CULTIVATING QATARI HUMAN CAPITAL”. Eurasian Research Journal, vol. 6, no. 2, Apr. 2024, pp. 83-112, https://izlik.org/JA83XZ66YL.

Vancouver

1.Mohamad Zreik. EDUCATIONAL INVESTMENT AS SOFT POWER: CHINA’S STRATEGY IN CULTIVATING QATARI HUMAN CAPITAL. ERJ [Internet]. 2024 Apr. 1;6(2):83-112. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA83XZ66YL