As Washington Escalates, Beijing Waits: China’s Strategic Silence in the Middle East War

Before the United States and Israel launched their operations against Iran on 28 February, international assessments of the possible consequences of war were deeply alarming: catastrophe was the simplest and most comprehensive description of the scenarios being discussed. As of 15 March 2026, the war continues, and the future of the global economy remains uncertain. [] The post As Washington Escalates, Beijing Waits: China’s Strategic Silence in the Middle East War appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.