China and its wests – evolution of security dynamics and its consequences for the defence industries of the involved actors

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China and its wests – evolution of security dynamics and its consequences for the defence industries of the involved actors

Journal Title: Security and Defence Quarterly - Year 2019, Vol 26, Issue 4

Abstract

The research objective of the paper is to analyse the recent, ever more pronounced shifts and changes in security dynamics between China and its “Wests”. The methods used in the study consist of in-depth going qualitative research and analysis of Western journals as well as an investigation and translation of primary Chinese sources. Each cooperation effort and security partnership between China and the analysed partners means that the defence capabilities of one player will affect those of the other. This is a matter of concern for those who are currently in a position that relies on the import of military and intelligence equipment from stronger actors, as such a relationship may provide easier access and leverage for giants such as China to influence their domestic foreign policy and security agendas. The results of the study shed light on the on-going relevance of the question: is it possible to find space in which actors can achieve their own security objectives that is beneficial for the development of their defence industries without challenging the foreign policies of one another? Can competition between China and the actors it interacts with be conducted primarily in the political and economic field, with security relations only focusing on peaceful imports and exports instead of an arms race? One may only speculate.

Authors and Affiliations

Magdalena Markiewicz

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EP ID EP705879
DOI https://doi.org/10.35467/sdq/110018
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