This year's visit of Iran’s Foreign Minister to China came at a pivotal moment in Middle Eastern and global politics. With tensions escalating in the region due to the Israel-US axis and growing instability, this high-profile diplomatic engagement underscores the strategic importance of Iran-China relations. These two ancient civilizations, bound by shared interests and common challenges, are forging a partnership that holds profound implications for regional stability and global politics. In this episode, we will dive into how we should expect the relationship between China and Iran, and what US should expect in 2026.

Guest: Dr. Jamsheed Choksy is a professor of Central Eurasian Studies at Indiana University, Bloomington. Professor Jamsheed Choksy’s research broadly covers the development of societies, especially sectarian communities, in Central Asia, the Near East and South Asia studied through interdisciplinary approaches involving history, religious studies, international affairs, politics, anthropology, archaeology, language.