China and North Africa since World War II A Bilateral Approach [Hardcover]

Olimat provides a well-documented, structured analysis of Chinas bilateral relations with the states of North Africa. Following the generalized introduction, each chapter focuses on five key aspects of Chinas interactions with these states: political relations; trade relations; security cooperation, including arms sales; energy cooperation; and cultural relations. Notable chapters involving Morocco, the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, and South Sudan provide a balanced, nuanced analysis of the complex factors influencing Chinas policies with respect to the states. . . .The concluding chapter provides important assessments regarding the prospects for Sino-North African relations and some linkages to Chinas relations with the wider Middle East. . . .Summing Up: Recommended. All readership levels.Dr. Olimats book provides a timely introductory examination of Sino-African relations, while also presenting a valuable analysis of?Chinas increasingly important bilateral relations with each North African country through a five-dimensional approach: energy, trade, security, political and cultural relations.Finally we have something long overdue: a meticulously researched, thorough, and persuasive scholarly assessment of China's complex interaction with the Middle East and North Africa. The authors original approach, careful development of argument, and crystal clear expression make this remarkable book essential reading for anyone interested in understanding the relationship between two regions of the world which superficially seem so different yet now depend heavily upon each other.This is a comprehensive work exploring Sino-North African relations based on a five-dimensional approach in terms of political relations, trade ties, cultural relations, security coordination, and energy cooperation. It is a quality addition to studies examining the increasing Chinese involvement in North Africa.This manuscript examines Sino-North Africa relations on a bilateral level sinlÃ0