Papers by Yitzhak Shichor
International Affairs, 1986
Routledge eBooks, Dec 4, 2017
Routledge eBooks, Jul 29, 2022
And those pearls as pure' as thine OWll fair neck With whose radiant light they vie ;
Lynne Rienner Publishers eBooks, Dec 31, 1997
DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals), 2016
Las regiones de Asia Oriental y Asia Occidental (Oriente Medio) son normalmente tratadas en la li... more Las regiones de Asia Oriental y Asia Occidental (Oriente Medio) son normalmente tratadas en la literatura académica como dos asuntos separados y distintos dentro de la política exterior china. Los estudios acerca de la política de China en Asia Oriental apenas si mencionan Oriente Medio, mientras que los estudios de Oriente Medio apenas mencionan Asia Occidental. Pero de hecho ambas regiones no sólo están interconectadas en la visión geopolítica de China sino que proporcionan claves para entender la política exterior de Beijing hacia cada una de ellas –esto es, ambas regiones son interdependientes. Como tales, son vasos conectados en el sentido de que la situación en una afecta, e incluso determina, la política de China con respecto a la otra. Esto es evidente desde diversas perspectivas: estratégicas, económicas, energéticas, militares, e incluso con respecto al Islam. La mutua dependencia es una de las características de las relaciones internacionales contemporáneas desde el final de la Guerra Fría, y mientras normalmente está limitada a uno o dos aspectos (fundamentalmente económico y militar), en el caso de China y Oriente Medio, la mutua dependencia regional implica bastantes niveles.
Routledge eBooks, Dec 3, 2021
Palgrave Macmillan UK eBooks, 1984
Lynne Rienner Publishers eBooks, Oct 1, 2010
Cambridge University Press eBooks, Aug 23, 1979
Cambridge University Press eBooks, Aug 23, 1979
Routledge eBooks, Mar 22, 2023
Routledge eBooks, Mar 22, 2023
Asian Journal of Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies, 2021
Abstract East Asia (the post-Confucian countries) is by far more advanced than the Middle East, p... more Abstract East Asia (the post-Confucian countries) is by far more advanced than the Middle East, primarily in terms of better education, leadership quality and population control – for which East Asia ranks at the top of the world’s list (and the Middle East at the bottom). In an attempt to trace the origins of this gap, this article concentrates on one issue: the separation between state and religion. Whereas East Asia is the most irreligious region in the world (not in the sense that there is no religion but in the sense that religion is not allowed to institutionalize) but in the sense that the civilian and secular government is always above the clergy. On the other hand, the Middle East is not only the most religious region in the world but is also involves in the government and occasionally controls it, blocks all attempts at reform, and leads to lagging far behind East Asia. Given this situation, and fast population growth, change is unlikely.
Sociology of Islam, 2023
Mostly unknown to the public, the Uyghurs, a Muslim minority of some 12 million in northwest Chin... more Mostly unknown to the public, the Uyghurs, a Muslim minority of some 12 million in northwest China, have gained international prominence since the 2010s. Their Diaspora, headed by the World Uyghur Congress, has managed to convince the West that Beijing’s persecution of their kin in Xinjiang amounts to “genocide”, prompting condemnations, sanctions and boycotts on China. Not denying Chinese oppression of Uyghurs, I argue that the “genocide” claims are not only false but, moreover, counterproductive. Primarily motivated by an anti-China policy, whatever the findings of “investigation committees” and self-appointed “tribunals”, they hardly care about the Uyghurs. Contrary to expectations, no Islamic countries have criticized China; all the condemnations come from Western countries, themselves stained by “real” genocides, incomparably more brutal than what allegedly happened in China. In retrospect, the Uyghurs may have won a virtual, short-term, Pyrrhic victory, but actually failed com...
Asia Trends, 2023
A good deal has been published about China’s
attitude towards Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
and th... more A good deal has been published about China’s
attitude towards Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
and the ongoing war. According to conventional
wisdom, primarily fed and promoted by the US,
Beijing approves of Moscow’s invasion, but the
picture is more complicated. To understand the
Chinese reactions, it is essential to distinguish
between Beijing’s short-run explicit reactions,
in words (said or muted), and actions (taken or
avoided), as well as long-run and far-reached
implicit reactions (on which little or nothing has
been published so far), which, though originate
in history, are not less but perhaps more
meaningful. Based on a number of thorough
considerations, to be discussed below, Beijing
is careful not to be involved in the Ukraine war
and to take an ambivalent position. This was not
always the case.
The Arena, 2022
Washington’s ongoing campaign to limit Israel’s ties with China should come as no surprise: The U... more Washington’s ongoing campaign to limit Israel’s ties with China should come as no surprise: The United States has been intervening in Sino-Israeli relations for over seventy years. However, Israel is not the only state being pressured by Washington on this issue, and does not need to bow to it. Instead, Jerusalem must guard its national interests, demand compensation in return for concessions – and attempt to mediate between the rival superpowers
Sociology of Islam, 2023
Mostly unknown to the public, the Uyghurs, a Muslim minority of some 12 million in northwest Chin... more Mostly unknown to the public, the Uyghurs, a Muslim minority of some 12 million in northwest China, have gained international prominence since the 2010s. Their Diaspora, headed by the World Uyghur Congress, has managed to convince the West that Beijing's persecution of their kin in Xinjiang amounts to "genocide", prompting condemnations, sanctions and boycotts on China. Not denying Chinese oppression of Uyghurs, I argue that the "genocide" claims are not only false but, moreover, counterproductive. Primarily motivated by an anti-China policy, whatever the findings of "investigation committees" and self-appointed "tribunals", they hardly care about the Uyghurs. Contrary to expectations, no Islamic countries have criticized China; all the condemnations come from Western countries, themselves stained by "real" genocides, incomparably more brutal than what allegedly happened in China. In retrospect, the Uyghurs may have won a virtual, short-term, Pyrrhic victory, but actually failed completely. A real victory should, and perhaps could, have been won quietly and directly, not loudly and offensively.
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Papers by Yitzhak Shichor
attitude towards Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
and the ongoing war. According to conventional
wisdom, primarily fed and promoted by the US,
Beijing approves of Moscow’s invasion, but the
picture is more complicated. To understand the
Chinese reactions, it is essential to distinguish
between Beijing’s short-run explicit reactions,
in words (said or muted), and actions (taken or
avoided), as well as long-run and far-reached
implicit reactions (on which little or nothing has
been published so far), which, though originate
in history, are not less but perhaps more
meaningful. Based on a number of thorough
considerations, to be discussed below, Beijing
is careful not to be involved in the Ukraine war
and to take an ambivalent position. This was not
always the case.
attitude towards Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
and the ongoing war. According to conventional
wisdom, primarily fed and promoted by the US,
Beijing approves of Moscow’s invasion, but the
picture is more complicated. To understand the
Chinese reactions, it is essential to distinguish
between Beijing’s short-run explicit reactions,
in words (said or muted), and actions (taken or
avoided), as well as long-run and far-reached
implicit reactions (on which little or nothing has
been published so far), which, though originate
in history, are not less but perhaps more
meaningful. Based on a number of thorough
considerations, to be discussed below, Beijing
is careful not to be involved in the Ukraine war
and to take an ambivalent position. This was not
always the case.
The book presents a nuanced, comparative look at Asian countries’ responses to global developments, and China’s rise in particular, and offers a new perspective on the very concept of Asia itself. It will be of interest to scholars, students, and practitioners working in the fields of International Relations, Asian Studies, and Middle Eastern Studies.
ENDORSEMENTS
With its impressively expansive and detailed sweep, this volume makes an extremely valuable contribution to our understanding of the rapidly changing dynamics between East and West Asia. Situating them in the wider strategic context of great power rivalry, the volume looks at key actors’ approaches not through the usual bilateral or functional prisms but through a genuinely cross-regional approach – making for an innovative reframing of even familiar issues. Including most of the best scholars in the field, this is a book that will be of great use to academics and policy practitioners alike.”
— Andrew Small, Senior Transatlantic Fellow, Indo-Pacific Program, the German Marshall Fund of the United States, and the author of The China-Pakistan Axis (Hurst/Oxford University Press, 2015)
“This volume provides a rich and multifaceted examination of the complex interregional relationship between East and West Asia in the twenty-first century. With contributions from leading scholars and experts, it offers a thorough and insightful examination of the strategic, economic, and political aspects of bilateral and multilateral relations between the two regions. It also contributes to a more nuanced understanding of the challenges and opportunities for China-West Asia cooperation during a period of intense great power competition in the region. Overall, this volume adds significantly to the literature and is a must-read for anyone interested in the shifting contours of today’s global landscape.”
— Sujata Ashwarya, Professor of Western Asian Studies at Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India, and the author of India-Iran Relations (Routledge, 2017) and co-editor of Contemporary West Asia (Routledge, 2017)
“This is a very fruitful and thought-provoking book. After the rise of Western powers in the 19th century, East Asia and West Asia drifted apart and formed their respective sub-regions. In the process of globalization and, in particular, Asia’s rise, East-West Asian countries have rediscovered their historical affinities and have built closer political, economic, energy, and cultural ties. At present, their relations are shifting from “back-to-back” to “face-to-face.” Based on multilingual sources, inter-disciplinary methodologies, and rigorous research, this book sheds light on domains, features, and trends of East-West Asia complex relations bilaterally and inter-regionally.”
— Degang Sun, Professor and Director of Center for Middle Eastern Studies, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
“East-West Asia Complex Relations in the Twenty-First Century offers a comprehensive assessment of the complex interregional, multifunctional interactions between the Middle East and East Asia. Written by a diverse collection of leading scholars with deep expertise in these economic, political, and strategic relations, this book contributes significantly to the scholarly literature by broadening understanding of the two-way interactions between various countries in these sub-regions. This empirically rich, up-to-date analysis will be welcomed by scholars and students alike for its novel approach to examining relations between these critical sub-regions in an increasingly interconnected world.”
— Dawn C. Murphy, Associate Professor of National Security Strategy, US National War College, and the author of China’s Rise in the Global South (Stanford University Press, 2022)