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China-MENA Podcast

Mar 30, 2023

US Perceptions of China’s Middle East Presence

By Atlantic Council

Dr. Julian Gewirtz and Chris Backemeyer join us to provide unique insights from a US perspective on the potential implications of China's growing presence in the Middle East and its efforts to replace US dominance on global governance, as well as the priorities of the US in the MENA region.

China East Asia

In the News

Mar 24, 2023

“US must counter trade inroads in Latin America” -nonresident fellow Leland Lazarus for the Miami Herald

On March 14, 2023, Global China Hub Nonresident Senior Fellow Michael Schuman's article in The Atlantic explored what the Chinese-brokered Iran-Saudi Arabia deal means for China's evolving global diplomatic posture.

China Middle East

In the News

Mar 24, 2023

Nikoladze and Bhusari cited by the Washington Post on Chinese-Russian collaboration on dedollarization

Read the full piece here.

China Economy & Business

In the News

Mar 21, 2023

Nonresident Fellow Tuvia Gering quoted in Radio Free Asia on China’s “surprising” leadership for Saudi-Iran peace

On February 20, Nonresident Fellow Tuvia Gering was quoted in the South China Morning Post on Iranian President Raisi's visit to Beijing.

China Middle East

In the News

Mar 21, 2023

Charai in The Hill: China’s interference in the Middle East is empowering Iran

By Ahmed Charai

There is no other way to put it: The China-brokered deal between Saudi Arabia and Iran is a body blow to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s efforts to isolate Iran. Netanyahu’s foreign policy goals have also been stymied by Israel’s multiple domestic crises, from unexpectedly strong left-wing opposition to his party’s court reform plans to a spate of shockingly violent […]

China Europe & Eurasia

MENASource

Mar 21, 2023

China’s mediation between Saudi and Iran is no cause for panic in Washington

By Ahmed Aboudouh

The deal is a mere statement of intentions by both countries to improve relations, meaning reconciliation is not complete.

China East Asia

In the News

Mar 15, 2023

“China Plays Peacemaker” -nonresident senior fellow Michael Schuman for The Atlantic

On March 14, 2023, Global China Hub Nonresident Senior Fellow Michael Schuman's article in The Atlantic explored what the Chinese-brokered Iran-Saudi Arabia deal means for China's evolving global diplomatic posture.

China Middle East

In the News

Mar 13, 2023

Nonresident fellow Tuvia Gering quoted in the South China Morning Post on China’s growing Middle East influence

On March 11, nonresident fellow Tuvia Gering was quoted in the South China Morning Post China’s growing leverage and influence in the Middle East. “One reason China may have succeeded where Russia and others, namely Iraq and Oman, had failed is that China has more leverage,” he said. “It is the largest trade partner of […]

China Middle East

In the News

Mar 13, 2023

Nonresident fellow Tuvia Gering quoted in the Wall Street Journal on the China-brokered Iran-Saudi Arabia deal

On March 10, nonresident fellow Tuvia Gering was quoted in the Wall Street Journal on how China brokered a Mideast diplomatic breakthrough between Iran and Saudi Arabia.

China Middle East
Iran and Saudi Arabia

New Atlanticist

Mar 10, 2023

Experts react: Iran and Saudi Arabia just agreed to restore relations, with help from China. Here’s what that means for the Middle East and the world.

By Atlantic Council experts

Long-standing regional adversaries just made a big announcement: They will reestablish diplomatic relations in a deal brokered by China. Atlantic Council experts share their insights on the announcement.

China Iran