Role of Common Interests in Promoting China-Iran Cooperation in the Middle East after the Arab Spring.

Abstract

With the beginning of the “Arab Spring” in December 2010, many changes occurred in the Middle East. These changes include the emergence of new players in the Middle East, some of the strongest powers – Russia and China. As we know, before the Arab Spring, the Middle East can be said to be the USA’s sphere of influence. Within the region, Iran’s influence has increased several times. This article will analyze the reasons for the rapid development of China-Iran relations by enumerating the common interests of China and Iran. The authors believe that although China and Iran are strengthening cooperation in various fields, there are still many difficulties in achieving further development of their relationship to the strategic level.