ڕەهەندە ستراتیژییەکانی ئاسایشی وزەی چین لە ئاسیای ناوەڕاست:شیکردنەوەیەک لە ڕوانگەی تیۆری نیولیبڕالیزم

Volume 14 , Issue 1 , June 2026 , Pages 285-330

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د. ئارام احمد وسو 1

1 Law Department, College of Law and Islamic Studies, University of Raparin.

DOI logo 10.17656/jlps.10390

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Following the economic transitions post-1978, China reoriented its strategic trajectory toward neoliberal openness. In this context, 1993 marked a pivotal historical watershed in Beijing's strategic calculus, as China transitioned from energy self-sufficiency to becoming a net importer of oil and gas. Consequently, energy security emerged as a fundamental prerequisite for national development and the preservation of the political system. This research highlights the intricate nexus between the implementation of neoliberal market principles and the supreme interests of national security, whereby China aims to secure its energy supply from the strategically vital region of Central Asia through economic cooperation and investment. The central research question is: How does China leverage "Neoliberalism" to consolidate its strategic dimensions of energy security in Central Asia? The study operates on the hypothesis that China, by investing in infrastructure and providing long-term loans, fosters a state of "asymmetric interdependence" with regional states, effectively transforming Central Asia into a "secured land corridor" for energy logistics. To achieve these objectives, the researcher employs a "Political Economy" approach to analyze the impact of economic growth on political decision-making, alongside a "Case Study" method focusing on the five Central Asian republics. The analysis is substantiated by official data from the ITC Trade Map (1993-2024), International Energy Agency (IEA) reports, and Chinese state strategic documents.The findings demonstrate that China has successfully entrenched its position as a dominant actor in Central Asia through the (A, B, C, D) pipeline networks. Data from 2023 and 2024 indicate a historic surge in Chinese economic hegemony, which has not only fortified Beijing’s energy security but also precipitated a retreat of Russia’s historical influence in the region. Ultimately, the study concludes that Central Asia is not merely a fuel source for China, but a vital dimension of national security and a guarantor for the realization of the "2035 Vision" to attain global primacy within the international system.

 

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