Middle East geopolitics and the rise of multipolarity : Global turning point / Bahrooz Jaafar.

Global Power Shift.

Middle East Geopolitics and the Rise of Multipolarity.

About this Book.

Contents.

About the Author.

Chapter 1: Introduction.

Chapter 2: Polarization in the International Relations Literature.

Chapter 3: The Clash of Powers: US–Chinese Hegemony in the Twenty-First Century.

Chapter 4: Middle East Geopolitical Dynamics and Their Impact on the Global Balance of Power.

Chapter 5: Deciphering the Middle East in a Multipolar Era: A Mixture of Cooperation and Competition Between Regional Players.

Chapter 6: From Theory to Praxis: The Middle East Between Global Power and Regional Realignments.

Chapter 7: Conclusion.

This book explores the shifts in global power from a single dominant superpower to a world with many influential players. Focusing on China's growing influence through its Belt and Road Initiative, it analyzes the increasing significance of the Middle East as a vital link between the Global North and South. The book further highlights the impact of 'middle powers', which are countries that are not superpowers, but still have a significant influence on global decisions. As technology and non-state actors reshape international politics, these nations are helping to determine the future. Amid growing divisions between global alliances such as NATO and BRICS and a decline in U.S.-China trade, the world is entering a new era. Offering valuable insights into these changes, this book will appeal to students, researchers and policymakers seeking to understand today's complex global landscape.

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