Qatar’s Voyage Through the Belt and Road Initiative: Unraveling Geopolitical Shifts

Mohamad Zreik
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Mohamad Zreik: Sun-Yat-sen University

Chapter Chapter 6 in Qatar’s Role in China’s Belt and Road Initiative, 2025, pp 105-124 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This chapter delves into the captivating world of geopolitical transformations ignited by Qatar’s dynamic involvement in the Belt and Road Initiative. As Qatar commits itself to infrastructure investments and strengthens its ties with China, the ripple effects of its Belt and Road participation have the potential to sculpt the geopolitical canvas not only of the Middle East but also of global proportions. This chapter sets out to offer an all-encompassing exploration of the intricate geopolitical ramifications associated with Qatar’s journey along the Belt and Road Initiative. It will navigate the labyrinth of how a nation’s engagement in this initiative can influence its relationships with neighboring states, regional equilibrium, and the broader global political spectrum. Furthermore, this chapter will dissect the prospective hazards and rewards intertwined with Qatar’s partnership with China within the Belt and Road Initiative, scrutinizing its repercussions on Qatar’s foreign policy objectives. Ultimately, the aim is to present a multifaceted comprehension of the intricate geopolitical dynamics that unfurl as Qatar forges ahead with the Belt and Road Initiative.

Keywords: Belt and Road Initiative; Qatar; Geopolitics; Economic diversification; Global governance; Regional integration (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-90502-5_6

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