Recent trends in the Israeli strategy towards China Geographical analysis of political

Abstract

The regional environment of states is considered as the most important factor affecting their survival and strength. That is why, most of the states, which do not enjoy a regional acceptance face the dilemma of choosing one of two strategies. The first one is to make a serious effort to integrate with the regional political system through diplomatic, economic, military, and other kinds of relationship aimed at consolidating their security and development. The second is to ignore the regional partners and rely on international great powers. That is what Israel have always done by allying with the United Kingdom, United States, France and other global powers. Based on this strategy, today’s Israel is attempting to deepen its relations with China, which is among the most powerful military and economic actors in Asia and the entire world. Through strong links with China, the Israelis are going to ensure the support of one of the great, if not the greatest, powers in the current century. This support is inevitable for the Jewish state to survive and face the threats posed by its Arab neighbors.