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China in Iran-Saudi Arabia Relations: Impact on Israel
March 27, 2023

China in Iran-Saudi Arabia Relations: Impact on Israel

By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Mordechai Chaziza.

Why China Is Looking for a Bigger Role in the Middle East
March 17, 2023

Why China Is Looking for a Bigger Role in the Middle East

By Mu Chunshan
China's brokering of the Iran-Saudi Arabia agreement advances several diplomatic priorities for Beijing.
What the Iran-Saudi Agreement Reveals About China’s Approach to Conflict Management
March 15, 2023

What the Iran-Saudi Agreement Reveals About China’s Approach to Conflict Management

By Guy Burton
Beijing prefers to lead from behind, engaging in “quasi-mediation” on diplomatic processes that are already in motion.

Iran-Saudi Arabia Reconciliation Is an Opportunity for Pakistan
March 14, 2023

Iran-Saudi Arabia Reconciliation Is an Opportunity for Pakistan

By Ureeda Khan
As Iran’s neighbor, Saudi Arabia’s partner, and China’s key ally, Pakistan will see major benefits from the recent diplomatic breakthrough.

The Broader Context Behind China’s Mediation Between Iran and Saudi Arabia
March 14, 2023

The Broader Context Behind China’s Mediation Between Iran and Saudi Arabia

By Mehran Haghirian and Jacopo Scita
When it was clear that an agreement was possible to finalize the détente, China took the mantle of responsibility and the role of a direct mediator.

Iran, Saudi Arabia Agree to Resume Ties, With China’s Help
March 10, 2023

Iran, Saudi Arabia Agree to Resume Ties, With China’s Help

By Jon Gambrell
The major diplomatic breakthrough, negotiated in Beijing with China as mediator, is a demonstration of China's influence in the Middle East.

This Week in Asia: March 10, 2023
March 10, 2023

This Week in Asia: March 10, 2023

The Diplomat’s weekly video round-up of Asia news.
Is Iran Distancing Itself From the Taliban Government?
March 08, 2023

Is Iran Distancing Itself From the Taliban Government?

By Hamza Boltaev
Iran is arguably disappointed with the Taliban, but will Tehran take a step back from the relationship?

Can China Be the JCPOA’s Last Hope?
February 24, 2023

Can China Be the JCPOA’s Last Hope?

By Jacopo Scita
As demonstrated during President Raisi’s visit to China, a return to the Iran nuclear deal is very much in Beijing’s interests. So why is China not pushing for exactly that?

Moscow Multilateral Security Dialogue: Regional Consensus Elusive on Afghanistan
February 22, 2023

Moscow Multilateral Security Dialogue: Regional Consensus Elusive on Afghanistan

By Shanthie Mariet D’Souza
Pakistan skipped the meeting, while Russia has proposed a new effort to build “regional consensus” – a G-5.

Neither China Nor Iran Will Get What They Want From Their Relationship
February 18, 2023

Neither China Nor Iran Will Get What They Want From Their Relationship

By Guy Burton
Iran wants more Chinese investment, but Beijing wants progress on the nuclear issue first.
This Week in Asia: February 17, 2023
February 17, 2023

This Week in Asia: February 17, 2023

The Diplomat’s weekly video round-up of Asia news.

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