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Belt and Road in the Middle East

China’s 3rd Belt and Road Forum Finally Gets a Date

China’s 3rd Belt and Road Forum Finally Gets a Date

By Shannon Tiezzi
The big event is happening October 17and 18. The question now is: who will show up?

China-Russia Cooperation in Africa and the Middle East

China-Russia Cooperation in Africa and the Middle East

By Mercy A. Kuo
Africa and the Middle East provide conducive conditions for China and Russia to advance their shared and separate agendas.  
Beyond Oil: A New Phase in China-Middle East Engagement

Beyond Oil: A New Phase in China-Middle East Engagement

By Nurettin Akcay
Yes, the oil trade is a major factor. But China’s eagerness to also invest in technology, renewable energy, and infrastructure is driving the next phase of cooperation.

The Chinese Muslim Diaspora in Mecca: Lessons for the BRI in the Middle East

The Chinese Muslim Diaspora in Mecca: Lessons for the BRI in the Middle East

By Seong Hyeon Choi
From the earliest days, China's interactions with the Middle East were based not only on trade, but on religious and cultural connections.

What CPEC Means for China’s Middle East Relations

What CPEC Means for China’s Middle East Relations

By Nader Habibi and Hans Yue Zhu
CPEC will significantly enhance China’s capacity to expand her economic and strategic relations with energy-rich Middle Eastern countries.

Can China’s ‘New Idea’ Work in the Middle East?

Can China’s ‘New Idea’ Work in the Middle East?

By Wang Jin
China's approach toward the region was on display at a recent security forum in Beijing.

China, Not Iran, Is the Power to Watch in Iraq

China, Not Iran, Is the Power to Watch in Iraq

By Daniel J. Samet
Iraq joins the ranks of China's Belt and Road, a move that should have attracted far more attention.
Economic Exchange Anchors China-Arab Ties

Economic Exchange Anchors China-Arab Ties

By Eleanor Albert
The China-Arab States Expo spotlights the growing economic relationship between China and the Middle East.

China, Israel, and the Geopolitics of Seaports

China, Israel, and the Geopolitics of Seaports

By Altay Atlı
What could the Chinese investment in the Israeli port of Haifa mean for regional geopolitics in the Middle East?

Who Is (and Who Isn't) Attending China's 2nd Belt and Road Forum?

Who Is (and Who Isn't) Attending China's 2nd Belt and Road Forum?

By Shannon Tiezzi
The list of attendees tells us a lot about how the BRI has progressed in the last two years.

Can China Remake Its Image in the Middle East?

Can China Remake Its Image in the Middle East?

By Nicholas Lyall
Amid the staples of trade and investment, energy, and the BRI, China is exploring a new paradigm of relations with the region.
The Muslim World Remains Largely Mute on Uyghurs’ Plight

The Muslim World Remains Largely Mute on Uyghurs’ Plight

By Samira Alim
Economic ties to Beijing and domestic rights abuses have kept most states from speaking out.

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