Geopolitical and Geostrategic Characteristics of China — Eighth Lecture of the Belgrade School of Geopolitics
The lecture delivered by Doc. Dr. Ivan Zarić as part of the Belgrade School of Geopolitics was dedicated to the analysis of China’s geopolitical and geostrategic characteristics. Participants had the opportunity to learn about the development of China’s grand strategy, its position in the Indo-Pacific, key territorial disputes, and the significance of the Belt and Road Initiative for global political and economic processes.
Geopolitical and Geostrategic Characteristics of China
As part of the eighth lecture of the Belgrade School of Geopolitics, Doc. Dr. Ivan Zarić delivered a lecture dedicated to the geopolitical and geostrategic characteristics of the People’s Republic of China. The lecture covered the development of China’s grand strategy from the founding of the PRC to the present day, as well as changes in Beijing’s foreign policy and security priorities.
Particular attention was devoted to China’s position in the Indo-Pacific, its relations with major powers, and the contemporary challenges shaping Chinese strategic behavior. Participants had the opportunity to learn about the evolution of China’s maritime strategy, the concept of island chains, the A2/AD strategy, and China’s efforts to expand its strategic depth and secure access to key maritime routes.
A significant portion of the lecture focused on territorial disputes that occupy an important place in China’s security policy. The status of Taiwan, disputes in the South China Sea, their geopolitical and legal dimensions, and the importance of these areas for regional and global security were thoroughly examined.
In the final part of the lecture, the basic elements of the Belt and Road Initiative and its role in strengthening China’s international position were presented. The lecture concluded with a discussion on China’s place in contemporary international relations and its future geostrategic challenges.
