| ID | 176006 |
| Title Proper | China’s Great Game in the Gulf |
| Other Title Information | Implications for India |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Singh, Manjari |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | CentreforlandwarfarestudiesvictorythroughvisioncLAWsChina’s Great Game in the Gulf: Implications for IndiaManjari SinghAbstractChinese interaction with the Gulf started under Deng Xiaoping when its economy was opened and Beijing felt that it needs to interact with the outside world. China’s relations with Persian Gulf countries can be divided into three phases: one, wherein it first interacted amicably with the countries in the region in 1978; two, furthering of relations due to Chinese thirst for energy security and economic investments through BRI; and three, China’s extra-economic or strategic footprints in the Gulf. It is the last phase that will have some implications for India, thus is of much interest globally and in particular for New Delhi which has huge stakes in the region based on its own energy security, human security due to its 9.5-10 million strong diaspora and economic and trade investments. Therefore, the article argues that New Delhi should be watchful of Chinese intent with regard to the Gulf, though as of now it need not worry |
| `In' analytical Note | CLAWS Journal : Winter 2020, p.97-114 |
| Journal Source | CLAWS Journal 2020-10 Winter, 1 |
| Key Words | Gulf ; Implications for India ; China’s Great Game |