Zhou Hai

Dr. Zhou Hai is a senior fellow at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, a state-run think tank. He specializes in China's foreign policy and its strategic interests, particularly in the Middle East. Zhou has been vocal about China's limited influence in the region and the complexities of its relationships with countries like Iran and Russia. His insights reflect a nuanced understanding of international dynamics, emphasizing that the perceived axis between these nations may be overstated and primarily driven by shared opposition to Western dominance.