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Throughout history, the Mediterranean Sea played a vital role in the economic and social development of the countries in its rims. As a basin of three continents - Asia, Europe, and Africa - early civilizations exploited its proximity to developing their maritime and commercial strategies, which eventually stretched out all the way to Far Eastern countries throughout the Silk Road. The significance of the Mediterranean Sea followed a Chinese path across history until recently. Today the region has emerged again as a central component of not only regional countries' strategies but also of non-neighboring countries. The multitude of cultures, natural resources, and economic dynamics of the Mediterranean Sea has recently attracted global players, such as the U.S., Russia, and China, seeking new opportunities. It is, nevertheless, the first time, since the ancient Silk Road, that an external actor includes the Mediterranean basin in its geopolitical outlook. [...] Zhang Xiaotong Associate Professor, Wuhan University Martina Desogus Research Fellow, Wuhan University Centre for Economic Diplomacy www.mediterraneanaffairs.com

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