Who we are
Sino-Arabica is an independent, network-driven organization dedicated to fostering nuanced dialogue on Mideast-China relations.
What we do
The Sino-Arabica Project comports six inter-related initiatives:
Network of Peers
A meeting place for scholars and practitioners alike, the Sino-Arabica Network acts as a catalyst for exchange and collaboration among a new generation of individuals pursuing careers at the China-Mideast intersection.
A combination of virtual and in-person programming connects membership across the four continents and more than a dozen countries where they live and work.
Publication
Designed as a platform for novel, fact-based perspectives on Mideast-China relations, Sino-Arabica publishes articles ranging in discipline and format, with special attention to voices emanating from the regions concerned.
We invite those interested in contributing a piece on a political, linguistic, anthropological, economic, or other topic bearing on China-Mideast relations to submit a concise pitch to <admin@sinoarabica.com>. Pieces may take the form of analysis, narrative, opinion, etc.
Culture Lab
Fundamentally multimedia and experimental, the Culture Lab is a space to explore how inter-civilizational exchange manifests between Chinese and Perso-Arabic societies in areas such as the visual arts, performance, cuisine, religious tradition, and folk practices.
Policy Monitor
The Policy Monitor is a regular briefing designed to provide timely insight into China-Mideast policy using original-language releases from key administrative bodies, state and local media, and other critical sources.
The Monitor distills these materials into a structured account of evolving inter-regional engagement, helping policymakers, businesspeople, and analysts identify priorities, anticipate shifts, and respond with clarity.
Data Observatory (under construction)
Responding to a need felt by governments, businesses, NGOs, and other stakeholders for accurate information on China-Mideast relations as they develop, the Sino-Arabica Observatory will host data on topics of note, compiled by specialists.
Podcast (under construction)
The Sino-Arabica Podcast will invite actors within the Mideast-China space to discuss their work, especially as it relates to current affairs.
Where we are located
Members of our growing network are distributed across four continents and more than a dozen countries.
In the midst of an increasingly multipolar global environment, the Sino-Arabica Project endeavors to build out public consciousness of Mideast-China relations in all their complexity, drawing on the expertise of scholars and practitioners from a wide range of critical fields.
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