Iran’s diminished status in the Middle East means China will likely be compelled to develop stronger ties with other nations in the region, including Saudi Arabia. (Shutterstock)

The year ahead in the Middle East: A weakened Iran has big implications for China

Iran’s appeal to Chinese policymakers has declined with the near annihilation of its status in the Middle East. What’s next for the China-Iran relationship, and what does it mean for the region?
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un stand together during the departure ceremony at an international airport outside Pyongyang, North Korea, in June 2024. (Gavriil Grigorov, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

A new Cold War? Not really — here’s how the West could capitalize on the rise of the Global South

The Russia-North Korea mutual defence treaty sheds light on challenges and opportunities the West faces in an increasingly multipolar world.

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