Wednesday, 4th October, 2023

Global Affairs Department

The Department of Global Affairs at b’huth looks at major strategic shifts at the international level and the most prominent issues that represent top priorities in international cooperation, global security, international economic and political alliances and blocs.

The department also provides analyses and expectations about strategic shifts at the international level and their expected impact on the state's local policies and regional relations.

In the shadow of US-China rivalry, Arab allies tread delicate ground

An article on CNN by Nadeen Ebrahim and Aimee Look highlights the UAE`s increasing military collaboration with China amidst the US-China rivalry. Mohammed Baharoon observes that the US`s perceived reduced presence in the Middle East has paved the way for China`s rising influence. He emphasizes that Gulf-China ties are evolving based on economic factors, and Gulf states won`t be solely swayed by the US-China ideological conflict.

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