Content

MENASource

Jan 27, 2022

China is trying to create a wedge between the US and Gulf allies. Washington should take note.

By Jonathan Fulton

Recent events indicate that leaders in Beijing are no longer satisfied with the logic of strategic hedging and are pursuing a more muscular approach to the Gulf.

China
Middle East

In the News

Jan 25, 2022

Fulton mentioned in Politico National Security Daily on China’s evolving role in the Middle East

By Atlantic Council

China
Economy & Business

China-MENA Podcast

Jan 25, 2022

Pilot

By Atlantic Council

The China-MENA podcast features conversations with academics, think-tankers, and regional specialists on Chinese Influence in MENA.

China
Economy & Business

In the News

Jan 20, 2022

Kroenig and Cimmino reflect on President Biden’s approach to dictators

By Atlantic Council

On January 20, The Dispatch published a piece by Matthew Kroenig and Jeffrey Cimmino reflecting on how President Biden has approached authoritarian rivals during his first year in office. They argue that the president has been tough on China, but has not adequately confronted Russia, Iran, or international terrorism.

China
Iran

In the News

Jan 19, 2022

Fulton in Responsible Statecraft: Do China’s ties to the Mideast run deep?

By Atlantic Council

China
Economy & Business

In the News

Jan 17, 2022

Slavin quoted in Mehr News on trade relations between China and Iran in the face of US sanctions

By Atlantic Council

China
Iran

In the News

Jan 16, 2022

Fulton quoted in South China Morning Post on China’s Middle East policy

By Atlantic Council

China
Economy & Business

In the News

Jan 10, 2022

GeoEconomics Center analysis on a contractual dispute between the US and Israeli governments and a Chinese construction company was cited in Politico

By Josh Lipsky

Read the analysis here.

China
Economy & Business

In the News

Dec 28, 2021

Fulton quoted in CNN on the US-China rivalry in the Middle East

By Atlantic Council

China
Defense Policy

In the News

Dec 17, 2021

Kroenig and Ashford reflect on US foreign policy in 2021 and debate the year ahead

By Atlantic Council

On December 17, Foreign Policy published a biweekly column featuring Scowcroft Center deputy director Matthew Kroenig and New American Engagement Initiative senior fellow Emma Ashford assessing the latest news in international affairs. In their last column of 2021, they reflect on major foreign policy events that shaped the year, debate the limits of US power and leadership, […]

Afghanistan
Arms Control