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Political and Economic Aspects of China’s Policy During the Syrian Conflict (2011–2017)

Cilt: 13 Sayı: 5 29 Ekim 2026
  • Aynur Karimova
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Political and Economic Aspects of China’s Policy During the Syrian Conflict (2011–2017)

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Since 2011, the Syrian conflict has emerged as one of the most significant geopolitical crises reshaping the balance of power in the Middle East. Although China did not directly participate in military operations, it played an influential political role through its diplomatic initiatives and its position within the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). China primarily adhered to the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity, opposing Western-led interventionist policies while seeking to protect its economic interests, particularly energy security and the sustainability of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). This study analyzes the political and economic dimensions of China’s policy during the conflict, examining its diplomatic behavior within the framework of great power competition, strategic pragmatism, non-interference doctrine, counterterrorism concerns, and geoeconomic interests. The study argues that China adopted a cautious yet multidimensional strategy in Syria by supporting the Bashar al-Assad government diplomatically, strengthening cooperation with Russia and Iran, maintaining communication with opposition actors, and positioning itself for post-war reconstruction opportunities. It also shows that the Syrian conflict became an important testing ground for China’s expanding role in Middle Eastern politics and its global foreign policy ambitions under President Xi Jinping.

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Araştırma Makalesi

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Aynur Karimova Bu kişi benim
0009-0001-7978-1879
Azerbaijan

Yayımlanma Tarihi

29 Ekim 2026

Gönderilme Tarihi

1 Mayıs 2026

Kabul Tarihi

29 Ekim 2026

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2026 Cilt: 13 Sayı: 5

Kaynak Göster

APA
Karimova, A. (2026). Political and Economic Aspects of China’s Policy During the Syrian Conflict (2011–2017). Akademik Tarih ve Düşünce Dergisi, 13(5). https://izlik.org/JA68DW36XR
AMA
1.Karimova A. Political and Economic Aspects of China’s Policy During the Syrian Conflict (2011–2017). ATDD. 2026;13(5). https://izlik.org/JA68DW36XR
Chicago
Karimova, Aynur. 2026. “Political and Economic Aspects of China’s Policy During the Syrian Conflict (2011–2017)”. Akademik Tarih ve Düşünce Dergisi 13 (5). https://izlik.org/JA68DW36XR.
EndNote
Karimova A (01 Ekim 2026) Political and Economic Aspects of China’s Policy During the Syrian Conflict (2011–2017). Akademik Tarih ve Düşünce Dergisi 13 5
IEEE
[1]A. Karimova, “Political and Economic Aspects of China’s Policy During the Syrian Conflict (2011–2017)”, ATDD, c. 13, sy 5, Eki. 2026, [çevrimiçi]. Erişim adresi: https://izlik.org/JA68DW36XR
ISNAD
Karimova, Aynur. “Political and Economic Aspects of China’s Policy During the Syrian Conflict (2011–2017)”. Akademik Tarih ve Düşünce Dergisi 13/5 (01 Ekim 2026). https://izlik.org/JA68DW36XR.
JAMA
1.Karimova A. Political and Economic Aspects of China’s Policy During the Syrian Conflict (2011–2017). ATDD. 2026;13. Available at https://izlik.org/JA68DW36XR.
MLA
Karimova, Aynur. “Political and Economic Aspects of China’s Policy During the Syrian Conflict (2011–2017)”. Akademik Tarih ve Düşünce Dergisi, c. 13, sy 5, Ekim 2026, https://izlik.org/JA68DW36XR.
Vancouver
1.Aynur Karimova. Political and Economic Aspects of China’s Policy During the Syrian Conflict (2011–2017). ATDD [Internet]. 01 Ekim 2026;13(5). Erişim adresi: https://izlik.org/JA68DW36XR

 

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