An analysis on China's ambiguous stance on the Syrian conflict and the subsequent issues arising from it. China has over the years developed a foreign policy that deflects from its initial non...Show moreAn analysis on China's ambiguous stance on the Syrian conflict and the subsequent issues arising from it. China has over the years developed a foreign policy that deflects from its initial non-intervention motto to a more decisive role in global and regional politics. Despite reaffirming its commitment to non-interventionism, its stance and support towards Russia and the Assad's regime amidst the Syrian conflict, raises questions on whether or not China is abiding by its own rules. This thesis looks at this particular change in behaviour with the following research question: to what extent is it possible to consider China's involvement in the Syrian conflict as intervention? Firstly, this thesis seeks to analyse China's stance by looking at the use of its veto power at the United Nations Security Council, which seeks to implement resolutions aimed at sanctioning Assad's regime, offering thus its unwavering support to both Russia and Syria. Secondly, it asserts whether China's has indeed been involved military in the conflict through the transfer of arms from China to the Middle East, in particular Syria and Iran.Show less