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China in the Middle East: Past, Present, and Future
By Nicholas Lyall
Tracing the recent history and trajectory of China’s presence in the Middle East.
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What the Saudi Shake up Means for China
November 09, 2017
What the Saudi Shake up Means for China
The success or failure of Saudi Arabia's reform campaign will have huge ramifications for China.
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What the Saudi Shake up Means for China
Deconstructing China’s Energy Security Strategy
January 14, 2017
Deconstructing China’s Energy Security Strategy
"The United States should not underestimate China’s ability to achieve energy security within the next two decades."
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Deconstructing China’s Energy Security Strategy
China and Saudi Arabia: A New Alliance?
September 02, 2016
China and Saudi Arabia: A New Alliance?
China-Saudi Arabia ties are seeing more political-military cooperation, but oil continues to dominate.
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China and Saudi Arabia: A New Alliance?
Revealed: China's Blueprint for Building Middle East Relations
January 14, 2016
Revealed: China's Blueprint for Building Middle East Relations
The first "Arab Policy Paper" provides Beijing's official vision for China-Middle East relations.
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Revealed: China's Blueprint for Building Middle East Relations
China's Stake in the Saudi Arabia-Iran Clash
January 08, 2016
China's Stake in the Saudi Arabia-Iran Clash
China sends an envoy to Riyadh and Tehran to discuss the latest flare-up in tensions.
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China's Stake in the Saudi Arabia-Iran Clash
China and Iraq Announce Strategic Partnership
December 23, 2015
China and Iraq Announce Strategic Partnership
Despite the development of ties, the relationship remains largely founded on Iraqi oil and gas.
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China and Iraq Announce Strategic Partnership
China's Already Preparing for a Post-Sanctions Iran
April 08, 2015
China's Already Preparing for a Post-Sanctions Iran
China is ready to capitalize on any sanctions relief that comes with a final Iran deal.
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China's Already Preparing for a Post-Sanctions Iran
Can China Engage Meaningfully on Iraq?
July 23, 2014
Can China Engage Meaningfully on Iraq?
Instability in Iraq has serious implications for China, but does it have the ability to forge a proactive policy?
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Can China Engage Meaningfully on Iraq?
Could Iraq Be Another Libya for China?
June 24, 2014
Could Iraq Be Another Libya for China?
The crisis in Iraq again reveals the costs of China’s low military profile in the region.
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Could Iraq Be Another Libya for China?
Iraq Crisis Tests China's Foreign Policy
June 17, 2014
Iraq Crisis Tests China's Foreign Policy
Despite major interests in Iraq, China is unwilling to get involved in the current conflict.
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Iraq Crisis Tests China's Foreign Policy
China Seeks Expanded Role in Middle East
June 04, 2014
China Seeks Expanded Role in Middle East
At the China-Arab Cooperation Forum, Beijing will step up its involvement in the Middle East.
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China Seeks Expanded Role in Middle East
Exploring the China and Oman Relationship
May 10, 2014
Exploring the China and Oman Relationship
Although not widely reported, the two countries have burgeoning ties that go beyond oil.
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Exploring the China and Oman Relationship
Saudi Arabia, China's 'Good Friend'
March 14, 2014
Saudi Arabia, China's 'Good Friend'
Saudi Arabia’s Defense Minister and Crown Prince is in Beijing for meetings with Chinese leaders.
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Saudi Arabia, China's 'Good Friend'
What China's Energy Trajectory Says About Climate Change
December 11, 2013
What China's Energy Trajectory Says About Climate Change
China's government is noting the effects of global warming. But leaving fossil fuels behind looks tough.
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What China's Energy Trajectory Says About Climate Change
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Erin Murphy on the State of Myanmar’s Economy
April 09, 2019
Erin Murphy on the State of Myanmar’s Economy
A conversation on the future of Myanmar's economy, and the implications for domestic and international actors.
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