April 13, 2023

The Lawfare Podcast: The Saudi-Iran Deal Featuring China

To understand China's attempt to broker a deal between Iran and Saudi Arabia, and what all of this might mean for the region, Lawfare Associate Editor Hyemin Han talked to Lawfare Senior Editor Scott Anderson and CNAS Middle East Security Program Director Jonathan Lord about the contours of the deal, China's involvement in the process, and what to look out for as this deal ripens.

Listen to the full interview from The Lawfare Podcast.

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