China-Iran strategic partnership

China’s arming of Iran creates a vicious cycle in which Iranian proxies motivate other Middle Eastern states to arm themselves too, creating more customers for Beijing.

Iran may be forced to “Look East” in the wake of the U.S. withdrawal from the JCPOA, but the Chinese government continues to look in many directions at once.

The Iran-Iraq war kickstarted the China-Iran partnership. Understanding that history provides valuable context for the relationship today.

Insights from Gedaliah Afterman.

New Delhi must revisit its approach to Tehran, especially if it wishes to limit China’s growing influence within Iran.

Why the 25-Year China-Iran Strategic Cooperation Agreement isn’t a “big deal,” literally or figuratively.

Despite the fanfare surrounding the 25-year deal, details are scarce. Is this much ado about nothing?

China is moving closer to Iran than ever before, but the partnership still has limits.

U.S. sanctions kicked Ericsson out of Iran. Now the Chinese telecom giant is poised to win the 5G race in the country.

When the United States cuts off Iran completely, will China step in? This question comes at a critical time, but the answer is complicated. 

A convergence of interests (read: opposition to the U.S.) is bringing Iran, China, and Russia closer together than ever.