Role of China in Saudi-Iran Normalization: The Case of Soft Power
Saudi Arabia is considered the head of the Muslim Ummah due to its affiliations with the two most holy places of the Muslim world. The country in the Middle East is also widely popular due to its oil reserves and its active role in world politics. Recently, the state developed some diplomatic tensions with another Muslim state i.e. Islamic Republic of Iran. Several states have played a crucial role in normalizing the relations and conflict resolution including Pakistan, Iraq, China, etc. This paper highlights the role of China in normalizing the turmoil using soft power and providing a good office. China besides establishing regional stability and focusing on its Foreign Policy and its economic interests with the major oil exporters. Also, the global projects of China, including BRI, and CPEC could be influenced by the global tensions it is therefore crucial for China to maintain its own national interests.
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China, Saudi-Iran Conflict, Soft Powers, BRI, Good Office, Foreign Policy
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(1) Chaudhri Shahid Mehmood
PhD Scholar, Department of International Relations, Muslim Youth University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
(2) Aftab Ahmed
PhD Scholar, Department of International Relations, Muslim Youth University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
(3) Asia Karim
Assistant Professor, Department of International Relations, Muslim Youth University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Cite this article
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APA : Mehmood, C. S., Ahmed, A., & Karim, A. (2024). Role of China in Saudi-Iran Normalization: The Case of Soft Power. Global International Relations Review, VII(II), 24-29. https://doi.org/10.31703/girr.2024(VII-II).03
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CHICAGO : Mehmood, Chaudhri Shahid, Aftab Ahmed, and Asia Karim. 2024. "Role of China in Saudi-Iran Normalization: The Case of Soft Power." Global International Relations Review, VII (II): 24-29 doi: 10.31703/girr.2024(VII-II).03
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HARVARD : MEHMOOD, C. S., AHMED, A. & KARIM, A. 2024. Role of China in Saudi-Iran Normalization: The Case of Soft Power. Global International Relations Review, VII, 24-29.
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MHRA : Mehmood, Chaudhri Shahid, Aftab Ahmed, and Asia Karim. 2024. "Role of China in Saudi-Iran Normalization: The Case of Soft Power." Global International Relations Review, VII: 24-29
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MLA : Mehmood, Chaudhri Shahid, Aftab Ahmed, and Asia Karim. "Role of China in Saudi-Iran Normalization: The Case of Soft Power." Global International Relations Review, VII.II (2024): 24-29 Print.
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OXFORD : Mehmood, Chaudhri Shahid, Ahmed, Aftab, and Karim, Asia (2024), "Role of China in Saudi-Iran Normalization: The Case of Soft Power", Global International Relations Review, VII (II), 24-29
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TURABIAN : Mehmood, Chaudhri Shahid, Aftab Ahmed, and Asia Karim. "Role of China in Saudi-Iran Normalization: The Case of Soft Power." Global International Relations Review VII, no. II (2024): 24-29. https://doi.org/10.31703/girr.2024(VII-II).03