• From the Red Sea to the Indo-Pacific: Expanding Cooperation Between the Gulf and Asia

  • Jun 6 2024
  • Length: 46 mins
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From the Red Sea to the Indo-Pacific: Expanding Cooperation Between the Gulf and Asia

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  • In this episode of China-MENA, titled “From the Red Sea to the Indo-Pacific: Expanding Cooperation Between the Gulf and Asia," host Jonathan Fulton engages in a compelling conversation with Dr. Hasan Alhasan, a senior fellow at the International Institute for Strategic Studies. They discuss China's role in Saudi Arabia's energy sectors, the impact of Indian and Chinese diasporas in the UAE, and India's naval presence in the Gulf. Dr. Alhasan also explores the Gulf States' views on the Indo-Pacific, defense and geoeconomic priorities, and the influence of the US, China, and India on Gulf alliances.


    Join us to understand how Gulf-Asia cooperation addresses future challenges and opportunities, from the Red Sea to the Indo-Pacific and beyond.


    Takeaways
    • Chinese Involvement in the Gulf
    • Regional Geopolitical Tensions
    • Indo-Pacific and Global Power Dynamics

    Quotes

    “'A realm where defense and geoeconomics distinctively part ways, shaping unique alliances and rivalries.” - Dr. Hasan Alhasan

    “The Gulf States perceive the varied and vibrant Indo-Pacific through the distinct lens of their own interests, seizing each opportunity uniquely.” - Dr. Hasan Alhasan


    Featured in the Episode

    Dr. Hasan Alhasan
    Senior Fellow for Middle East Policy at the IISS
    Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hasan-t-alhasan
    Guest Website: Dr Hasan Alhasan

    Jonathan Fulton
    Nonresident Senior Fellow for Middle East Programs at the Atlantic Council. Assistant 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
    01:53 - Exploring Gulf-Asia Economic Ties.
    04:07 - Gulf States' Quest for Global Indispensability.
    07:41 - Saudi Arabia's Drive for Economic Influence.
    11:48 - India's Leadership in the Global South.
    14:49 - Gulf States' Strategic Engagements with China, India.
    18:28 - India's Naval Strategy and Evacuations.23:02 - Gulf States' Distanced Relationship with Asia.
    27:11 - Regional Competition and Strategic Shifts.
    31:34- India Expands Indo-Pacific Framework.
    35:43 - Assessing Indo-Pacific's Impact on Gulf Security.
    40:43 - Geoeconomics and Alliance Dynamics.
    43:43 - Gulf States Prefer US AI, Diverse Partnerships.
    45:58 - Outro

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