China opened Kuwait’s first ammunition factory, producing NATO-standard rounds, deepening military ties while Kuwait remains a key U.S. ally.
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China is expanding in the global halal economy, leading in exports, but its certification lacks the prestige of Southeast Asian and Gulf labels.
The 2026 U.S. defense budget signals a shift from military presence to industrial production, driven by competition with China.
Trump’s strategy is driven by resource realities: energy self-sufficiency and dependence on China for rare earths force a multi-polar pivot.
Saudi Arabia’s planned JF-17 purchase signals a strategic shift, deepening military ties with Beijing and diversifying alliances.
China and Russia have altered the Gulf equation, providing Iran with a strategic shield against U.S. pressure.
A U.S. strike on Iran aligns with MAGA priorities: weakening the China-Russia-Iran axis and improving America’s position ahead of great-power conflict.
As Iran’s regime faces its deepest crisis, its strategic partners China and Russia are beginning to hedge.
Trump’s demand to reclaim Bagram airbase is unlikely to succeed; China is deeply entrenched and the Taliban cites the Doha Agreement.
Turkey’s ties with China are warming but constrained by Beijing’s investment caution and Ankara’s deep sympathies for the Uyghur diaspora.