China's Gulf influence ends where war begins
For years, Gulf states viewed China as a rising alternative to the United States. But when Israel and the US went to war with Iran
For years, Gulf states viewed China as a rising alternative to the United States. But when Israel and the US went to war with Iran, Beijing largely remained on the sidelines. Has the conflict exposed the limits of China's influence in the Middle East? We speak to China expert Aaron Glasserman, co-author of a recent Foreign Affairs article arguing that Gulf leaders may be rethinking China's value as a future security partner.
00:00 China has largely stayed on the sidelines of the Iran war 00:49 Aaron Glasserman, Weatherhead East Asian Institute at Columbia University 01:20 Why did Gulf states believe Beijing would eventually help protect the region? 03:25 China's consistent approach
to conflicts and disputes outside its sphere of influence 04:38 China’s leverage vis-à-vis Iran 05:40 The upside for China in America's war with Iran 06:55 Do Gulf countries rethink their relationship with Beijing? 08:06 Divisions between Gulf countries are
growing 09:45 Beijing’s approach to the Middle East crisis is a combination of prudence and paralysis For more news go to Follow DW on social media ► ►TikTok ► ► Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie Subscribe #dwcurrentaffairs
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