Aaron Glasserman

As the U.S. ramps up strikes against Iran, what are the stakes for Beijing? ICYMI: @AaronGlasserman joined Senior Fellow @Henrietta_Ivy on Pekingology to unpack China’s ambitions in the Middle East and how Beijing is responding to the U.S. war against Iran. Listen here: csis.org/podcasts/pekin…

A must read on China-Gulf ties amid the war by @AGhiselliChina @MohammedSudairi & @AaronGlasserman "Gulf countries must now choose between more fully embracing a volatile US and searching for new partners to replace what they had hoped China could become." foreignaffairs.com/china/gulfs-ch…

When it comes to ensuring security in the Gulf, Beijing is not interested in counterbalancing Washington, write Mohammed Alsudairi, @AGhiselliChina, and @AaronGlasserman. foreignaffairs.com/china/gulfs-ch…

“The Gulf-Chinese relationship is increasingly resembling the Iranian-Chinese relationship: it is becoming a partnership sustained by necessity rather than by rising expectations,” write Mohammed Alsudairi, @AGhiselliChina, and @AaronGlasserman. bit.ly/4w8ykfc

Xi Jinping’s push to “resolve” China’s ethnic problems won’t work—and may well make his problems worse. My latest with @ForeignPolicy on China’s new “Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress” foreignpolicy.com/2026/07/15/chi…

Excellent piece documenting the decline in US-China scholarly exchange. If not reversed, the costs from the consequent lack of understanding will inevitably grow over time. straitstimes.com/world/fewer-am…

I really enjoyed this wide-ranging conversation with @david__moser, centering on the value of on-the-ground experience for China studies, even in complex times. Many thanks to David and @JeremiahJenne for having me on their podcast to discuss: open.spotify.com/episode/586s2S…

My latest with @mitchpresnick and @uscnpm on the real opportunity the current détente with China represents uscnpm.org/analysis/the-r…

Great new essay on China’s enduring challenges and interests in the Middle East by @AGhiselliChina with @RUSI_org rusi.org/explore-our-re…

"Staying out of the crosshairs of the Trump administration" he added, "is a top priority for Xi Jinping." rte.ie/news/analysis-…

I told @rte @yvmurray that "Now that he has Trump in a comfortable place, [Xi Jinping] doesn't want to rock the boat," Mr. Glasserman said, "by being too openly supportive of Russia or challenging to America, whether it's in the Middle East, Iran, or with Europe and Ukraine".

Told @AlMonitor's @ElizHagedorn that China is unlikely to use its leverage over Iran to force a deal. “They are happy to wait on the sidelines and swoop in at the end and pluck the low-hanging diplomatic fruit,” said Aaron Glasserman, an expert on China's Middle East strategy

mediaview.aljazeera.com/video/LKCnx7gv… I joined @AJEnglish this morning to share my thoughts on the "need-to-haves" and "good-to-haves" for Trump and Xi as they begin their summit in Beijing - re: Taiwan, trade, export controls, the Iran war, and more.

@Ali_Wyne @Henrietta_Ivy @AaronGlasserman Great episode! Sharp analysis from @AaronGlasserman

@kyleichan @Ali_Wyne @Henrietta_Ivy Thanks Kyle!

I very much look forward to listening to @Henrietta_Ivy’s conversation with @AaronGlasserman; it couldn't be timelier. csis.org/podcasts/pekin…

Had a great time talking about China’s position on the Iran war and approach to the Middle East on the Pekingology podcast with @Henrietta_Ivy of @CSIS! m.youtube.com/watch?v=NILsDG…

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My latest in ⁦@ForeignPolicy⁩ - #China doesn’t want spheres of influence. That notion both overstates and understates the scope of #Beijing interests, which are economic rather than militaristic and global rather than regional. foreignpolicy.com/2026/03/25/chi…