China in MENA: An EU Perspective

In this episode of the China Minute podcast, host Jonathan Fulton interviews Camille Lons from the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) to discuss the European perspective on China-Middle East (MENA) relations. The conversation covers the evolving EU-China relations, the growing concerns in Europe about China's influence, and how China's presence in the Middle East affects the EU's interests. They explore potential areas of economic competition, development finance, and security concerns, as well as opportunities for cooperation between Europe and China in the region, particularly in development and renewable energy. The discussion also touches on the role of the United States in the Middle East and how it influences Europe's strategic autonomy and approach to the region.