Title: Kurds in China's Belt and Road Initiative
Author: Halo Hassan Saeed
Designer: Hadi Hunar
ISBN: 978-9922-21-769-7
Year of Publication: 2024
Publisher: Bayboon
Price: 2,000 Iraqi dinars
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Kurds in China's Belt and Road Initiative
Kurds in China's Belt and Road Initiative* by Halo Hassan Saeed, published in 2023, explores the intersection of Kurdish interests with China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). The BRI, launched by Chinese President Xi Jinping in 2013, is a global development strategy aiming to enhance economic ties and infrastructure across more than 60 countries, including regions with significant Kurdish populations.
The book is divided into several sections that address the historical and contemporary relevance of the Silk Road and the BRI to the Kurdish regions. It examines how the ancient Silk Road served as a vital trade route that connected Kurdish regions to global markets and facilitated cultural exchanges. The author discusses the potential impact of the BRI on Kurdish areas, focusing on economic growth, infrastructure development, and increased political influence.
Key themes in the book include the strategic importance of Kurdish regions in global trade routes, the potential for economic revitalization through Chinese investment, and the cultural exchange opportunities presented by the BRI. It also covers the geopolitical implications of the BRI, particularly how it could enhance regional stability and Kurdish economic independence.
The book provides insights into how the Kurds can navigate their relations with China while balancing ties with traditional allies like the United States. Additionally, it highlights specific projects such as the Happy City China in Erbil, which aims to boost local tourism and employment, and the diplomatic role China played in the Kurdistan Region during crises like the ISIS conflict and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Overall, the book offers a comprehensive analysis of how the BRI could reshape the socio-economic and political landscape of Kurdish regions, positioning them as key players in global trade and diplomacy.