The Chinese Constitution of Central Asia: Regions and Intertwined Actors in International Relations (Politics and Development of Contemporary China)

Book Details

• Author: Nadine Godehardt

• Brand: MACMILLAN

• Edition: 2014 ed.

• Binding: Hardcover

• Number of Pages: 232

• Release Date: 19-03-2014

• ISBN: 9781137359735

• Package Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.5 x 0.9 inches

• Languages: English

About The Book

In China's Foreign Policy in Central Asia, Nadine Godehardt delves into the evolving landscape of Chinese foreign policy and its significant implications on regional dynamics. This 2014 edition, bound in hardcover and spanning 232 pages, provides readers with an insightful examination of China's growing influence in Central Asia.

The book reveals how China's rise has substantially reshaped the political and geographic contours of Asia. Godehardt explores China’s shifting commitments in Central Asia, offering a detailed analysis of Chinese expert discourse in the region. She critically examines the perspectives of Chinese scholars and policymakers—voices that are often overlooked in traditional studies of Chinese international relations.

Through a comprehensive exploration of China’s approach to Central Asia, Godehardt demonstrates how long-standing principles of Chinese foreign policy might be undergoing revisions, particularly in response to the changing geopolitical landscape. The book provides a unique lens through which to understand China’s ambitions in its western neighborhood, offering both historical context and contemporary analysis.

This work is invaluable for scholars and practitioners in international relations, Asian studies, and political science, offering a fresh perspective on the future of China’s foreign policy in one of the world’s most strategically important regions.