• Unpacking Influence: China's Impact on US Strategy in the Middle East

  • Jun 17 2024
  • Length: 43 mins
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Unpacking Influence: China's Impact on US Strategy in the Middle East

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  • In this episode of China-MENA, titled "China's Challenging Role in US Policy in MENA," join our host Jonathan Fulton featuring Dana Stroul, director of research and senior fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, as they explore China's evolving role and its impact on US policy in the Middle East and North Africa. This episode delves into global partnerships like the US-UAE-G42-Microsoft collaboration, the strategic significance of 5G technology and cloud computing, and the economic factors supporting Iran. Dana also discusses the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum and recent geopolitical events.


    Join us for an insightful discussion on the future of US and allied strategies in the region.


    Takeaways
    • US vs. China in Regional Influence
    • Importance of International Order
    • US Strategic Partnerships
    • China’s Regional Impact

    Quotes

    "China, as the sole competitor shaping the global order, inspires us to uphold equity, cooperation, and shared prosperity." - Dana Stroul

    “The importance of the Rules-Based International Order lies in preventing unilateral changes or use of force to alter recognized boundaries" - Dana Stroul


    Featured in the Episode

    Dana Stroul
    Research Director, The Washington Institute for Near East Policy
    Guest LinkedIn: Dana Stroul | LinkedIn

    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
    03:51 - Navigating Biden's China Challenge in the Middle East
    08:46 - Safeguarding Strategic Partnerships Amidst China's Rise
    11:41 - Exploring China's Economic Development
    15:00 - Contrasting US and China Infrastructure Support
    20:19 - Assessing China's Trade Influence
    22:23 - Impact of the International Order on Gulf Economies
    24:30 - Insights from the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum
    29:18 - China's Prioritization of its Immediate Periphery
    34:04 - Cooperation and Countering Iran's Influence
    38:19 - Iran's Behavior Changes and China's Role39:51 - Evading Sanctions: Iran, Russia, and China
    42:22 - Outro
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