As the United States careens ever closer to general war against Iran, including the possible deployment of “boots on the ground” in the next hours and days; and as the world faces the growing probability that that conflict will then escalate into broader nuclear warfare; an extraordinary public dialogue to present an alternative to such a war was held on March 13 among a group of prominent government, religious and political leaders from Iran, the United States, Germany and Global South nations.

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 […]