• China's Law of the Sea in the Middle East

  • Mar 6 2024
  • Length: 48 mins
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China's Law of the Sea in the Middle East

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  • Join us as we dive deep into China's maritime dynamics with Isaac B. Kardon, a top expert at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Isaac's expertise in maritime disputes, global port development, and PLA activities sheds light on China's evolving role in shaping international waters.Discover Isaac's groundbreaking book on China's maritime strategies and delve into his research on China's impact beyond its shores. Uncover China's ambitions in global waters, from deep-sea mining to infrastructure development with dual implications.

    Tune in for an engaging discussion on China's maritime might and its implications for the global order.

    Takeaways:
    • China's Maritime Expansion
    • Global Maritime Strategy
    • Maritime Capabilities and International Maritime Order
    • Naval Presence in the Middle East
    • Commercial Ports and Industrial Parks
    • Geopolitical Implications
    Quotes

    "The power differentials have become significantly important. It has made your ability to resort to international law as a regional actor less effective and more diluted." - Isaac B. Kardon

    "China is heavily invested in transportation infrastructure due to its economic priorities as the world's largest trading nation."-Isaac B. Kardon

    Featured in the Episode

    Isaac B. Kardon
    Senior Fellow For China Studies At The Carnegie Endowment For International Peace
    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isaac-b-kardon-7ba90416/
    Website: https://www.isaacbkardon.com/

    Jonathan Fulton
    Nonresident Senior Fellow for Middle East Programs at the Atlantic Council. Associate Professor of Political Science at Zayed University in Abu Dhabi
    https://ae.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-fulton-2627414b
    https://twitter.com/jonathandfulton

    Chapters
    00:00 - Introduction

    07:08 - Disrupting Norms: China's Impact on the International Maritime Order
    11:17 - Probing Regional Responses to China's
    13:26 - Delving into China's Emphasis on Sovereignty Concerns
    18:42 - Shifting Tides: Increasing PLA Deployments and Global Dynamics
    20:14 - Navigating Challenges: China's Maritime Interests and Complexities
    24:58 - The Precarious Balance: China's Posture Changes and Potential Conflicts
    28:05 - Strategic Stronghold: Djibouti's Significance in Chinese Diplomacy
    30:25 - Bridging the Divide: Chinese Perspectives on Overseas Actions
    34:56 - Anticipating Support: Political and Security Pathways for China
    39:50 - Economic Priorities: Balancing Development and Security in China
    44:05 - Strategic Insights: Evaluating Military Missions and Facilities
    45:27 - Tactical Transactions: Chinese Military Utilization of Commercial Spaces
    47:49 - Outro
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