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China’s Middle Eastern Moment

In an interview, Abdullah Baabood discusses Beijing’s evolving role in the Gulf region, where its priority is stability.

· June 5, 2023
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Why China Is Emerging as a Main Promoter of Stability in the Strait of Hormuz

Because of its reliance on the Gulf region for much of its oil and gas, China has a strong interest in preserving security in the region, an early example of which was its mediation of the recent Saudi Arabia-Iran reconciliation.

· May 24, 2023
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The Potential Inroads and Pitfalls of China’s Foray Into Middle East Diplomacy

Beijing’s success will depend on the policies of regional actors—particularly Iran.

· March 20, 2023
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Mr. Xi Goes to Riyadh

The Chinese president’s recent visit to Saudi Arabia highlighted the Arabs’ desire to diversify their foreign relations.

· December 21, 2022
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How Huawei’s Localization in North Africa Delivered Mixed Returns

Algeria and Egypt pressed China’s telecom national champion Huawei for more value-added manufacturing and technology transfers. The company responded, but it ultimately improved its brand image without engaging in meaningful capacity building.

  • Tin Hinane El Kadi
· April 14, 2022
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Going Ballistic

In an interview, Ankit Panda discusses reports that China is helping Saudi Arabia to develop a missile program.

· January 10, 2022