Total:2
-
2026-08-07 16:43
By Mahdi Zolfaghari
Beijing’s role in containing global geopolitical crises
TEHRAN - In today’s world, military powers are no longer the sole determinants of the trajectory of crises and conflicts. Strategic and geopolitical developments over recent decades have demonstrated that actors with substantial economic power, such as China, can play a pivotal role in preventing the persistence of chronic tensions and mitigating international instability.
-
2026-07-26 20:22
By Mahdi Zolfaghari
China: The dragon rewriting America’s strategic map
TEHRAN - China today is no longer merely a rising economic power; it has become one of the most important strategic actors in the international system. It is a player that has managed to create a coherent link between economy, technology, trade, infrastructure, diplomacy, and security. This very feature distinguishes China from many other emerging powers. If in the past the standing of states was defined mainly by military capability, China has now shown that through economic and strategic tools, it is possible to gradually alter the global balance of power and even challenge America’s plans and calculations.