CNA Talks

Since the end of the Cold War, the United States has been the predominant foreign power in the Middle East, influencing the economic, political, and security affairs of the region. But in recent years other great powers have begun to chip away at this power, carving out their own spheres of influence in the region.

In this episode, we explore the strategic objectives of China and Russia in the Middle East, the tools they are using to achieve them, and what this means for U.S. policymakers.