EURASIAN GEOPOLITICS IN FRONT OF IMPERIALISM. CHINA, THE UNITED STATES, RUSSIA AND THE MIDDLE EAST (21ST CENTURY)

Abstract

In this paper we will rank several edges of geopolitics, placing the US strategy, regarding the Middle East and the new imperialism against its other side, the rise of China. Both dispute world hegemony, for which Russia is crucial. And, the Southwest Asia region turns into an effective dispute scenario. China weaves the economy into a geographic display, while the US sought to impose its power (Libya, Iraq, Afghanistan, plus interventions in Syria and Yemen; Israel and Palestine; the Kurds or Hezbollah). In addition to Russia, the hegemonic balance is leveled by regional powers and popular rebellions. We will examine the role of Turkey and Iran, sub-imperialist powers, coimperial Israel, and also Saudi Arabia. Likewise, they settle their diff erences in third countries, without directly confronting each other – like the superpowers. Regional changes are in line with, and may even anticipate, those produced in the world system.