Ep 1: Drones, EVs, and China's Diplomacy

In this episode, we explore: The U.S. has widened sanctions targeting China’s tech ties with Iran, aiming to block military-related exports and disrupt UAV and missile networks. At the same time, China is expanding its economic reach by using Egypt as a regional EV hub, engaging quietly in Libya’s political process, and diversifying energy imports away from Saudi Arabia toward Iran and Russia. A disputed $1B Chery factory plan in Turkey further highlights the complexities of China’s strategic expansion across the region.