The geopolitics of the Middle East shake up

March 18, 2021

Ian Explains: The Geopolitics of the Middle East Shake Up | GZERO World

How have geopolitics in the Middle East changed over the last few decades, and what does it mean for the Biden administration's strategy in this region? Like the two presidents before him, Joe Biden is eager to shift focus and resources away from the Middle East to China and the growing competition it presents. But there are some loose ends to tie up first in the Middle East, to say the least. Ian Bremmer explains on GZERO World.

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