• China vs. IMEC: the Minilateral Movement in the Middle East

  • Apr 17 2024
  • Length: 44 mins
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China vs. IMEC: the Minilateral Movement in the Middle East

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  • In this episode, China vs the IMEC Corridor in the Middle East, Dr. Jean-Loup Samaan from the Middle East Institute of the National University of Singapore joins to discuss minilateral initiatives' impacts in the region. Explore the ongoing significance of the International Maritime Exercise (IMEC), Israel's post-Gaza war role, and complexities of regional dynamics. Unpack France's strategic trilateral partnership with the UAE and India to navigate tensions with China. Join us for a deep dive into these shifts, evaluating their implications on alliances and power balance in the Middle East on China-Mena.


    Takeaways:
    • International Maritime Exercise Initiative (IMEC) and Geopolitical Context
    • France's Strategic Involvement in IMEC
    • Uncertainties Surrounding IMEC


    Quotes

    "The benefit of mini laterals is creating new discussion mechanisms among countries, crucial in regions like the Middle East lacking strong security frameworks."-Jean-Loup Samaan

    “The introduction of new methods brings hope and progress in the absence of a strong security structure.."-Jean-Loup Samaan


    Featured in the Episode

    Dr. Jean-Loup Samaan
    Linkedin: https://sg.linkedin.com/in/jean-loup-samaan-512a782
    Website: https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/jean-loup-samaan/

    Jonathan Fulton
    Nonresident Senior Fellow for Middle East Programs at the Atlantic Council. Associate Professor of Political Science at Zayed University in Abu Dhabi
    https://ae.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-fulton-2627414b
    https://twitter.com/jonathandfulton


    Chapters
    00:00 - Introduction
    00:23 - Exploring Middle East Mini Laterals
    05:41 - Analyzing the US-led I2U2 Initiative
    06:58 - Middle Eastern Caution Towards a New Quad
    11:28 - Research Challenges in a Changing Middle East
    15:04 - Jordan's Vital Role in Regional Stability
    18:37 - Unpacking China's Regional Influence
    23:35 - Shifting Foreign Policies Amid US-China Competition
    26:31 - Innovations in Security via Mini Laterals
    30:08 - Insights on Middle Eastern Politics and China's Responses
    35:28 - UAE and India: Infrastructural Investments and Rebranding
    38:27 - Issues with IMEC Format and Financing Concerns
    40:24 - Uncertainties Surrounding Israel's Role
    43:12 - Outro
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