PEACEKEEPING IN THE MIDDLE EAST: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE POSITIONS OF UZBEKISTAN AND CHINA
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Narimanov Qahramon Gulyamdjanovich ()Files
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The Middle East has been one of the main sources of global instability in recent years, from the war in Gaza to the 2026 war involving the United States, Israel and Iran. Uzbekistan and China are not parties to these conflicts, and both present themselves as advocates of political settlement and respect for international law. Yet their roles, tools and interests differ considerably. This article compares their positions, drawing on official statements and diplomatic practice up to mid-2026. It argues that the two states share a common normative language (sovereignty, dialogue, non-interference, a central UN role) while differing in capacity, in the instruments they use and in the degree to which they act as mediators rather than supporters of peace efforts led by others.
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