In this interview, geopolitical analyst Einar Tangen provides a rare perspective on global developments from inside China. The discussion explores how China views the current geopolitical crisis, the risks of escalation in the Middle East, and the potential economic consequences of a wider conflict.

Tangen examines the strategic relationship between China, the United States, and the broader Global South, including how ongoing tensions—such as the war involving Iran—could trigger major disruptions to the global economy and international trade. The conversation also looks at competing economic systems, the future of globalization, and whether the world is entering a new era of geopolitical realignment.

This interview offers an insider’s analysis of China’s strategic thinking and what it may mean for the future of the international order.