The Day After: America, China and a Changed Middle East

Can China turn economic influence into geopolitical power in the Middle East? Dr. Elizabeth Economy speaks with Jonathan Fulton about Beijing’s growing regional footprint, the limits of its security role, Gulf perceptions of U.S. power, the Saudi-Iran agreement, BRICS, Xinjiang, and where U.S. and Chinese interests may still overlap. Tune into the next episode of China Considered by joining our newsletter: https://www.hoover.org/publications/goodfellows?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=gf_youtube&utm_content=06182026 __________ 🔔 Subscribe for more discussions: @HooverInstitution 👍 Like and share this video! 🌐 Follow us on social media: • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HooverInstStanford • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hoover-institution-at-stanford-university • Instagram: https://instagram.com/hooverinstitution • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hooverinstitution • X: https://www.twitter.com/HooverInst The opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Hoover Institution or Stanford University. © 2026 by the Board of Trustees of Leland Stanford Junior University.