Why China Is Looking for a Bigger Role in the Middle East
[ad_1] AdvertisementLast week, China's annual "Two Sessions" were eclipsed by the announcement that Iran and Saudi Arabia had reached an agreement to restore diplomatic relations...
What the Iran-Saudi Agreement Reveals About China’s Approach to Conflict Management
[ad_1] China power , diplomacy , Middle East Beijing prefers to lead from behind, engaging in "quasi-mediation" on diplomatic processes that are already in motion....
The Broader Context Behind China’s Mediation Between Iran and Saudi Arabia
[ad_1] AdvertisementThe agreement between Iran and Saudi Arabia to restore diplomatic and economic ties is the latest development in the geopolitical shifts in the Gulf...
Rishi Sunak treads fine line on China in foreign policy refresh
[ad_1] Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. LONDON — Britain will seek to break a host of dependencies on China —...
Iran, Saudi Arabia Agree to Resume Ties, With China’s Help
[ad_1] AdvertisementIran and Saudi Arabia agreed Friday to reestablish diplomatic relations and reopen embassies after seven years of tensions between the Mideast rivals. The major...
Middle East round-up: Talks, then a ‘pogrom’ in Palestine
Israeli settlers rampage through Palestinian villages, Syria's president is befriending several Arab states, and attacks against African migrants in Tunisia are rampant. Here's your round-up...
Can China Be the JCPOA’s Last Hope?
[ad_1] In this photo released by the official website of the office of the Iranian Presidency, President Ebrahim Raisi, left, shakes hands with his Chinese...
Neither China Nor Iran Will Get What They Want From Their Relationship
[ad_1] AdvertisementBehind the smiles from Iranian and Chinese leaders in Beijing this week, there may well be frustration. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi visited the Chinese...
Iran’s President Visits China, Hoping to Revitalize Ties
[ad_1] AdvertisementIran's President Ebrahim Raisi arrived in Beijing on Tuesday for a three-day visit – his first to China since taking office in August 2021....