China’s Barter for Oil Program in Iran—Why It Matters
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif (R) and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi (C), sign an agreement in the capital Tehran, Iran, on March 27, 2021. AFP via Getty Images
At a meeting in Beijing late last month, China’s maneuvering was familiar: Foreign Minister Wang Yi sat across from the Organization of Islamic Cooperation’s secretary-general, spoke of solidarity in the “Global South,” and framed China as a partner that respects sovereignty.
Charles Davis
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Charles Davis is a military veteran and lecturer with an intelligence background. His military awards include: two Bronze Star Service Medals, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, two Meritorious Service Medals, NATO Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Saudi Arabia Liberation Medal, and Kuwait Liberation Medal.
