19 August، 2024
A Master’s thesis at the College of Political Science, University of Mosul, has uncovered the underlying causes of the US-China competitive conflict in the Indo-Pacific region and its impact on regional alliance relations after 2018
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The thesis, presented by the student Fadh Abdulaziz Madallah Al-Shammari, was discussed on Sunday, August 18, 2024.
The thesis addressed the Indo-Pacific region in recent years, focusing on the US-China competitive struggle and its repercussions on regional countries, including political and economic competition and its security implications. It also examined global security shifts and risks, given that the region includes some of the most influential international actors.
The aim of the thesis was to reveal the underlying reasons behind this competitive conflict and to provide a clear picture of the ongoing race in security systems and technological advancements, with a detailed geographical delineation of the Indo-Pacific region. The analysis went beyond current perspectives to consider future extensions.
The discussion committee consisted of Professor Dr. Abdulkhaleq Shamil Muhammad (Chair), Assistant Professor Dr. Muhammad Salah Mahmoud (Member), Lecturer Dr. Younis Moyyed Younis (Member), and Professor Dr. Adnan Khaleef Hamid (Member and Supervisor).
The discussion was attended by the Dean of the college, Assistant Professor Dr. Tariq Muhammad Tayeb, the Scientific Assistant, Lecturer Dr. Khair Allah Sabhan Al-Jubouri, and several faculty members.
Following the discussion, the committee’s decision was announced, which included accepting the thesis with the required amendments and awarding the student the Master’s degree.