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The Shockwaves of a Potential China-Iran Deal Are Being Felt Far From the Gulf All the Way to South Asia

by Eric Olander

African leaders have steadfastly tried to avoid being sucked into the increasingly bitter stand-off between the United States and China, opting instead to try and retain constructive ties with both countries. India, too, for years tried to maintain non-alignment amidst regional and global powers but now that might no longer be feasible.

India’s relations with China have been steadily deteriorating in recent years, culminating in a violent border clash earlier this month. The two sides are now threatening to wage economic war against each other.

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