Washington and Beijing: Rivals or partners over Iran? | Inside America
With the war in Iran in a state of limbo, Inside America takes a look at what might happen next. President Trump has been speaking positively about the possibility of a peace deal, but has continued to threaten Iran with the resumption of military action. Selina Downes talks to global security analyst Jon Alterman who breaks down the options on the table for Trump. Later in the show, she’s joined by global affairs experts Kelley Vlahos and Professor Taiyi Sun to discuss China’s role in the war. The President’s trip highlighted how much leverage Beijing holds over Iran, with Washington seeking Chinese pressure to revive a peace deal.
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AI GeneratedThis episode of *Inside America* examines the volatility of U.S. foreign policy, focusing on the stalled conflict with Iran and the shifting global dynamics involving China. It analyzes the failure of U.S. strategies in the Middle East and how China is leveraging these tensions to position itself as a central diplomatic hub in an emerging multipolar world order.