He Wenping, Research Fellow, West Asia and Africa Studies Institute of the China Academy of Social Sciences
Nov 06, 2013
If Rouhani is going to improve the Iranian economy, then he has to seek the cancellation or at the least the relaxation of sanctions by the West. In other words, the new Iranian President has to be more innovative and flexible in diplomatic policies, including the nuclear issue, writes He Wenping.
Dan Steinbock, Founder, Difference Group
Oct 30, 2013
The sanctions by Washington are undermining the very goals that it would like to achieve with Iran, while dividing the old U.S. allies and strengthening China’s clout in the Middle East.
Wu Sike, Member on Foreign Affairs Committee, CPPCC
Oct 30, 2013
Saudi Arabia refused to accept the UN Security Council seat as a non-permanent member. Wu Sike argues the decision reflects the growing dissatisfaction of the Middle East countries with the Obama administration’s current foreign policy and proposes China-US cooperation to resolve the conflicts in the region.
Jin Liangxiang, Senior Research Fellow, Shanghai Institute of Int'l Studies
Aug 09, 2013
It will depend on the US whether Iran-US relations will enter a stage of normalization, writes Jin Liangxiang. The US may not be ready for such a process, though some senior diplomats are once again calling for reviewing US-Iran relations.