Did China checkmate USA by Brokering of Saudi-Iranian Deal? Why Israel is upset?
Dr. Syed Masrur DBA
C-Level Executive | Fast-Growth | Turnarounds | Avid Entrepreneur | Start-Up and Business Development Expert
We have seen many conflicts arise and fall and the recent diplomatic breakthrough between Saudi Arabia and Iran, brokered by China, is a significant development towards peace in the region and beyond. In this article, I will try provide historical evidence and facts to support my claims, analyze its implications for the United States and Israel's interests, and its impact on Chinese regional and global hegemony. I will also discuss how business leaders can benefit from the opportunities arising from the successful outcome of this political project, and how this could impact peace in Palestine.
The Saudi-Iranian diplomatic deal marks a significant step towards regional peace, given that the two countries have been in a state of hostility for decades. The deal, brokered by China, aims to reduce tensions between the two powers, which could have a positive impact on the Middle East region and beyond. This diplomatic effort by China is evidence of its increasing role in global diplomacy and its willingness to engage in conflict resolution.
The rivalry between Saudi Arabia and Iran is not a new phenomenon. It has its roots in historical, religious, and geopolitical factors. The two countries have been at loggerheads over issues such as oil production, religious ideology, and regional influence. This rivalry has led to proxy wars, sectarian conflicts, and instability in the region.
The recent Saudi-Iranian deal, however, could signal a new chapter in the relations between the two powers. The deal involves the two countries agreeing to hold talks, reduce rhetoric, and engage in regional cooperation. The United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Oman have all welcomed the move, and this could lead to more countries in the region following suit.
The implications of this diplomatic deal are significant, especially for the United States and Israel's interests in the region. Both countries have been staunch allies of Saudi Arabia, and any warming of relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran could be seen as a threat to their interests. Israel has long seen Iran as its greatest enemy and has been lobbying the United States to take a hardline stance against Iran. The United States has also been keen to maintain its influence in the region, and the Saudi-Iranian deal could reduce its leverage.
The Chinese role in brokering this deal is a testament to its growing influence in the region. China has been expanding its economic and political ties with countries in the Middle East, and this diplomatic effort could further enhance its regional and global hegemony. China has also been a supporter of the Palestinian cause, and this move could help it to play a more significant role in the region's peace process.
From a business perspective, this diplomatic deal could provide significant opportunities for business leaders. The reduction of tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran could lead to increased trade and investment opportunities in the region. Companies operating in the Middle East could benefit from this positive development, and this could lead to increased economic growth in the region.
The peace deal could also have a significant impact on peace in Palestine. The normalization of relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran could lead to a more united front against Israel's occupation of Palestine. This could lead to increased pressure on Israel to withdraw from the occupied territories and recognize a Palestinian state. However, it is important to note that this is still a long-term goal and could take many years to achieve.
It is crucial to maintain a balanced perspective when analyzing the Saudi-Iranian diplomatic deal brokered by China. While it is a positive step towards peace, it is also important to acknowledge China's human rights abuses against the Uyghur Muslims and consider how Iran and Saudi Arabia may influence China to revisit its treatment of its Muslim minorities.
The Saudi-Iranian diplomatic deal brokered by China is a significant development towards peace in the region and beyond. The move could have positive implications for regional and global peace and could provide significant opportunities for business leaders. The impact on the United States and Israel's interests could be significant, but the move could also lead to increased pressure on Israel to rethink its sustainability as an occupying power in Palestine and that as an apartheid state. ?As former US President Jimmy Carter once said, "Peace is not the absence of conflict, but the ability to manage conflict by peaceful means." This diplomatic effort by China, Saudi Arabia, and Iran is a step towards achieving that peace.
The roots of the Saudi-Iranian rivalry go back centuries, and the conflict has been fueled by geopolitical and religious factors. The two countries have been at odds over regional influence, religious ideology, and oil production, among other issues. This has led to proxy wars, sectarian conflicts, and instability in the region. However, “One reason China may have succeeded where Russia and others, namely Iraq and Oman, had failed is that China has more leverage,” Xi vowed to strengthen Beijing’s partnership with Riyadh and the two nations signed 34 energy and investment deals. Saudi Arabia accounted for 17.8 per cent of China’s oil imports in the first three quarters of last year, and talks have reportedly been held on settling energy trades in their respective currencies – which would reduce the two countries’ reliance on the US dollar.
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The deal involves the two countries agreeing to hold talks, reduce rhetoric, and engage in regional cooperation. This could lead to more stability in the region and beyond, as well as a reduction in tensions between the two powers.
The Chinese role in brokering this deal is evidence of its increasing influence in global diplomacy. China brokered this deal to promote its economic interests in the regional and maintain its energy security. Many media pundits now debating if China have replaced the USA as the regional indispensable power given the power vacuum felt from the USA.
The Chinese foreign ministry said on the deal that it set a good example for countries to resolve regional conflicts through dialogue. The deal was also conducive to nations shedding “external interference and grasping their fate in their own hands”. China has been expanding its economic and political ties with countries in the Middle East, and this diplomatic effort could further enhance its regional and global hegemony. This move could also help China to play a more significant role in the region's peace process, as it has been a supporter of the Palestinian cause.
However, the Saudi-Iranian deal could also have implications for the United States and Israel's interests in the region. Both countries have been staunch allies of Saudi Arabia, and any warming of relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran could be seen as a threat to their interests. As former US President Dwight D. Eisenhower once said, "A people that values its privileges above its principles soon loses both." The United States has also been keen to maintain its influence in the region, and the Saudi-Iranian deal could reduce its leverage.
From a business perspective, the Saudi-Iranian deal could provide significant opportunities for business leaders. As former US President Bill Clinton once said, "The best social program is a job." The reduction of tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran could lead to increased trade and investment opportunities in the region, which could lead to increased economic growth and job creation. This could benefit not only businesses but also the local populations.
Finally, the peace deal could have implications for peace in Palestine. As former South African President Nelson Mandela once said, "As long as Palestine is occupied, there can be no true peace in the Middle East." The normalization of relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran could lead to a more united front against Israel's occupation of Palestine, which could increase pressure on Israel to withdraw from the occupied territories and recognize a Palestinian state. This could be a long-term goal, but it is one that is worth pursuing.
In conclusion, the Saudi-Iranian diplomatic deal brokered by China is a significant step towards regional and global peace. As former US President Barack Obama once said, "Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek." This diplomatic effort by China, Saudi Arabia, and Iran is the change that we seek.
The recent diplomatic breakthrough between Saudi Arabia and Iran, brokered by China, has the potential to bring peace to the region and beyond. The welcome from the Yemeni government and Houthi armed group shows that the deal could have positive implications for regional stability. However, the question remains: how can this diplomatic deal be extended to find a pathway to end the conflict in Yemen and proxy wars in Syria, Iraq, and elsewhere in the region? It is important to have an open discussion about these potential challenges and how they can be overcome to achieve a lasting peace in the region.
Let's engage in constructive dialogue and work towards a more peaceful and prosperous future for all.
Please write in the comments below if you believe that state and non-state players will exert efforts to derail this deal and how?
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1 年this is very good step to improve the relation and build on it.
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1 年I would like read your thoughts about?the uranium enrichment to 84% Purity reached by Iran and did that motivated Saudi Arabia to seek its own full-cycle Nuclear program and was this a contributing factor for this deal? Can both countries achieve their Nuclear ambitions with or without the blessings of USA and Israel? What does that mean for regional and global peace in a new multi-polar world?