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Posted : 2021-01-21 17:00
Updated : 2021-01-21 18:35
This is the first of a two-part article written by Dr. James M. Dorsey, a Middle East expert, about the rivalry in the Middle East between the U.S. and China. ― ED.
By Dr. James M. Dorsey
China would like the world to believe that the Middle East and North Africa region does not rank high on its totem pole despite its energy dependence, significant investment and strategic relationships with the region.
In many ways, China is not being deceptive. With relations with the United States rapidly deteriorating, China s primary focus is on what it views as its main battleground: the Asia―Pacific. China is nonetheless realizing that remaining aloof in the Middle East may not be sustainable.
Modern Diplomacy
Published 2 months ago
At a time when global attention is focused on the fight against the pandemic and the global effort to vaccinate populations, terrorist organizations and organized crime are trying to take advantage of the situation to carry out operations to finance their operations. In this context, Morocco’s announcement of the arrest of an alleged international con man linked to Hezbollah is considered a success for the Moroccan security services.
According to an official statement relayed by the Moroccan Official Agency, a suspect was arrested last Wednesday by the National Brigade of the Judicial Police (BNPJ). The 57-year-old Lebanese national is linked to the Hezbollah movement, an organization supported by Iran and considered as a terrorist group by the United States, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. During the search conducted by the Moroccan police force, following intelligence and investigative work carried out by the Directorate General
China would like the world to believe that the Middle East and North Africa region does not rank high on its totem pole despite its energy dependence, significant investment and strategic relationships with the region. In many ways, China is not being deceptive. With relations with the United States rapidly deteriorating, China’s primary focus is on what it views as its main battleground: the Asia–Pacific. China is nonetheless realising that remaining aloof in the Middle East may not be sustainable.
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