The Middle East and Eastern Africa Intersected: Discussing contemporary connections

Historically, the interaction between the Middle East and Eastern Africa has resulted in mutual penetration of cultural, economic, and political influences. In more recent times, it is assumed that the Middle East has influenced Eastern Africa more. Do the distinct regional traits, and what are curr...

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Asıl Yazarlar: Ajú, Miguel Mbiavanga, Ylönen, Aleksi
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Baskı/Yayın Bilgisi: Cadernos de Estudos Africanos 2023
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spelling openedition-oai:revues.org:cea_6790 https://doi.org/10.4000/cea.6790 urn:doi:10.4000/cea.6790 en https://journals.openedition.org/cea/6790 2023-10-23T02:00:00Z info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess article info:eu-repo/semantics/article urn:handle:20.500.13089/dn9v https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/ The Middle East and Eastern Africa Intersected: Discussing contemporary connections Cadernos de Estudos Africanos Centro de Estudos Internacionais info:eu-repo/semantics/reference/issn/2182-7400 info:eu-repo/semantics/reference/issn/1645-3794 URI:https://journals.openedition.org/cea Ajú, Miguel Mbiavanga Ylönen, Aleksi Middle East Eastern Africa inter-regional relations power influence mutual benefit intersecção Médio Oriente África Oriental relações inter-regionais poder influência mútuo benefício Historically, the interaction between the Middle East and Eastern Africa has resulted in mutual penetration of cultural, economic, and political influences. In more recent times, it is assumed that the Middle East has influenced Eastern Africa more. Do the distinct regional traits, and what are currently considered asymmetrical relations, eliminate the possibility of developing equal and mutually respectful relationship between the two different but deeply intertwined regions? To answer this question and attempt to contribute to the debate on the intersection and the dynamics underpinning contemporary relations, we explore links between the two regions through historically conscious reflections. We argue for leveraging productively on the complex and deeply entrenched inter-regional ties by engagement based on equality, respect, and mutual benefit. Historicamente, a interação entre Médio Oriente e África Oriental resultou na penetração mútua de influências culturais, económicas e políticas. Em tempos contemporâneos, supõe-se que o Médio Oriente tenha influenciado mais a África Oriental. Será que os traços regionais distintos, e o que hoje são consideradas relações assimétricas, eliminam a possibilidade de desenvolver relações iguais e mutuamente respeitosas entre as duas regiões diferentes, mas profundamente entrelaçadas? Para responder a esta questão e tentar contribuir para o debate sobre a intersecção e as dinâmicas que sustentam as relações contemporâneas, exploramos os vínculos entre as duas regiões através de reflexões historicamente conscientes. Defendemos o aproveitamento produtivo dos laços inter-regionais complexos e profundamente arraigados através de engajamento baseado na igualdade, respeito e benefício mútuo.
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topic Middle East
Eastern Africa
inter-regional relations
power
influence
mutual benefit
intersecção
Médio Oriente
África Oriental
relações inter-regionais
poder
influência
mútuo benefício
spellingShingle Middle East
Eastern Africa
inter-regional relations
power
influence
mutual benefit
intersecção
Médio Oriente
África Oriental
relações inter-regionais
poder
influência
mútuo benefício
Ajú, Miguel Mbiavanga
Ylönen, Aleksi
The Middle East and Eastern Africa Intersected: Discussing contemporary connections
description Historically, the interaction between the Middle East and Eastern Africa has resulted in mutual penetration of cultural, economic, and political influences. In more recent times, it is assumed that the Middle East has influenced Eastern Africa more. Do the distinct regional traits, and what are currently considered asymmetrical relations, eliminate the possibility of developing equal and mutually respectful relationship between the two different but deeply intertwined regions? To answer this question and attempt to contribute to the debate on the intersection and the dynamics underpinning contemporary relations, we explore links between the two regions through historically conscious reflections. We argue for leveraging productively on the complex and deeply entrenched inter-regional ties by engagement based on equality, respect, and mutual benefit.
author Ajú, Miguel Mbiavanga
Ylönen, Aleksi
author_facet Ajú, Miguel Mbiavanga
Ylönen, Aleksi
author_sort Ajú, Miguel Mbiavanga
title The Middle East and Eastern Africa Intersected: Discussing contemporary connections
title_short The Middle East and Eastern Africa Intersected: Discussing contemporary connections
title_full The Middle East and Eastern Africa Intersected: Discussing contemporary connections
title_fullStr The Middle East and Eastern Africa Intersected: Discussing contemporary connections
title_full_unstemmed The Middle East and Eastern Africa Intersected: Discussing contemporary connections
title_sort middle east and eastern africa intersected: discussing contemporary connections
publisher Cadernos de Estudos Africanos
publishDate 2023
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