The DSR Network FTA: Iran-Saudi Deal Shows It's Not Your Father's Middle East...But Is It Now China's?
Oct 12, 2024
Alon Pinkus, a former Israeli diplomat and columnist, joins journalist Kim Ghattas to dissect the recent Iran-Saudi diplomatic thaw, notably brokered by China. They discuss how this agreement signals a shift in Middle Eastern geopolitics and challenges for U.S. influence. Pinkus explores Israel's potential constitutional crisis driven by its own domestic turmoil. Ghattas emphasizes the cautious nature of the Saudi-Iran rapprochement, questioning its impact on stability and broader regional dynamics.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Shifting Alliances: The Iran-Saudi Deal and China's Role
01:50 • 24min
Shifts in Middle Eastern Diplomacy and Israel's Constitutional Crisis
26:04 • 2min
Judicial Crisis in Israel: A Threat to Democracy
27:49 • 4min
Political Maneuvering and Middle Eastern Dynamics
31:48 • 3min
Rapprochement Realities: Saudi Arabia and Iran
34:27 • 16min
Navigating Moral Complexity in U.S.-Saudi Relations
50:18 • 3min