China's interests in Afghanistan: current projects and future prospects
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Authors
James, Brian C.
Subjects
China in Afghanistan
China and Afghanistan
China
PRC
Afghanistan
Xinjiang
Chinese Foreign Policy
Central Asia
Mes Aynak copper mine
Amu Darya oil field
Energy Security
Terrorism in China
ETIM
East Turkistan Islamic Movement
Security in Xinjiang
Security in Afghanistan
Afghan Economy
China and Afghanistan
China
PRC
Afghanistan
Xinjiang
Chinese Foreign Policy
Central Asia
Mes Aynak copper mine
Amu Darya oil field
Energy Security
Terrorism in China
ETIM
East Turkistan Islamic Movement
Security in Xinjiang
Security in Afghanistan
Afghan Economy
Advisors
Miller, Alice L.
Date of Issue
2013-12
Date
Dec-13
Publisher
Monterey, California: Naval Postgraduate School
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With the United States and NATO mission coming to a close at the end of 2014, Afghanistans future is in doubt. China shares a border with Afghanistan, shares terrorism and security concerns with Afghanistan, and shares an interest in developing the resources of the country. In the scope of Chinas foreign policy, its dealings with Afghanistan are not unique. Chinese state-owned enterprises hope to extract resources to fuel the Chinese economy. Beijing hopes to use its economic influence to stabilize the country as it waits for the security situation to improve. Afghanistan would benefit from Chinese investment and infrastructure development, but the role China will play in Afghanistans future is unclear. By looking at Chinese activity in Afghanistan, this thesis will show how Beijings actions have shaped development in Afghanistan and how it could shape its development in the future. The United States and China are both interested in stability in Afghanistan, but have pursued different policies to achieve stability. In the end, Chinese investment in Afghanistan could result in the emergence of the region either as a world economic player or as a continuously watched trouble spot.
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