Weathering Chinese and Russian Competition: Implications for U.S. Interests, Policies, and Strategy

Join the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations for a discussion exploring implications for the region and the United States of evolving relationships between Russia, China, and countries in Arabia and the Gulf. Specialists, including two former U.S. diplomats, will examine how shifting strategic dynamics can be viewed through different sets of lenses.
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National Council Online Briefing Program -
"Weathering Chinese and Russian Competition in Arabia and the Gulf: Implications for United States Interests, Policies, and Strategy"
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Context Provider:
Dr. John Duke Anthony, National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations Founding President and CEO.
Featured Specialists:
Mr. David H. Rundell, Author of "Vision or Mirage: Saudi Arabia at the Crossroads," Former Chief of Mission at the United States Embassy in Saudi Arabia, and National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations International Advisory Board Member.
Ambassador (Ret.) Michael Gfoeller, Former United States diplomat, and consultant on foreign affairs and international security.
Moderator:
Colonel (Ret.) Abbas K. Dahouk, National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations Board of Directors Member; Former U.S. Department of State Senior Military Advisor; Former U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia Defense and Army Attaché; HyphenPoint LLC President.
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Founded in 1983, the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations is an American non-profit, non-governmental, educational organization dedicated to improving American knowledge and understanding of the Arab region. Learn more at ncusar.org.
00:00-10:16 Introduction by Dr. John Duke Anthony
10:17-22:14 David Rundell on China in Arabia and the Gulf
22:14-29:31 Michael Gfoeller on Russia in Arabia and the Gulf
29:31-37:02 Abbas Dahouk on Regional Dynamics
37:03-40:27 Are there strings attached to Saudi aid to Ukraine?
40:28-44:00 Implications of China technology in GCC countries?
44:01-48:15 Is there energy competition or cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Russia?
48:16-51:38 Will Chinese yuan be used for trading oil in the near future?
51:39-57:15 Will Chinese connections in the Gulf increase to America's and Europe's detriment?
57:17-01:01:09 What to make of the U.S. Secretary of Defense not stopping in the Gulf during last visit to the region?

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