Geopolitical Gains: How China and Russia Could Benefit from US-Iran Conflict
Explore how the US-Israeli war with Iran could potentially provide strategic advantages for China and Russia, according to analysis from the Atlantic Council's Olga Khakova.
China and Russia may be poised to gain geopolitical ground amidst the ongoing tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran, according to Olga Khakova, an associate director at the Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center.
In an interview with NPR's A Martinez, Khakova explained that the conflict presents both challenges and opportunities for Beijing and Moscow, who have long-standing ties with Tehran and could leverage the situation to their strategic advantage.
For China, the war could disrupt global oil supplies, potentially driving up prices and benefiting the country's economy. As a major importer of Iranian oil, China may also be able to negotiate more favorable trade terms with Tehran, further strengthening its economic and political influence in the region.
Source: NPR
