Commentary
For decades, the United States played the primary role of powerbroker and peacemaker in the Middle East.
Thinking About China
Opinion
China’s Challenge to the US in the Middle East
Is Beijing replacing Washington as the primary powerbroker in the region?
Russian, Chinese, and Iranian warships participate in a joint military drill in the Indian Ocean on Jan. 21, 2022. Iranian Army office/AFP via Getty Images
James Gorrie
Author
James R. Gorrie is the author of “The China Crisis” (Wiley, 2013) and writes on his blog, TheBananaRepublican.com. He is based in Southern California.
