People Talk Politics episode 51 - China in the middle East: filling a void?

In this podcast episode, Policy Fellows Blerton, Alex and Jack discuss the economic, political and security implications of China’s involvement in the Middle East, as the US is perceived to be disengaging from the region. They argue that partnerships with China are often asymmetric, which raises strategic concerns, and discuss China’s relationship with Israel and its role in the Israel-Hamas war.

This conversation took place before the recent Beijing summit which saw Palestinian factions agree to unify.