Complaints of US Withdrawal from Region Are Overblown, Scholar Contends
By Middle East Policy
Evidence shows Americans increasing forward presence, while China is rising but not ready for or seeking hegemony, Christopher K. Colley argues in journal article.
Qatar, China Sign Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) Deal
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Recent Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) Deal:
Iran Takes a Major Step Toward Regime Preservation
By Middle East Policy
A new article by Nicole Bayat Grajewski contends that a Russia- and China-led consortium can help Tehran suppress dissent and challenge the Western order.
Does China Have the Heft to Force Israel into Talks?
By Middle East Policy
Scholar: Beijing doesn’t possess the economic leverage to revive the stalled peace process.
Russia in the Middle East: Power and Pretension
By Middle East Policy
How will challenges to Putin’s authority at home affect his regional ambitions?