New York Declaration: From US-Led Destabilization to Chinese-Led Development in the Middle East

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The grand bargain was premised on the marginalization of Chinese trade and investment presence in the Middle East – and on the sidelining of the Palestinians. In a sense, this is the logical effect of America’s effective Middle East strategy, as opposed its rhetorical diplomatic stance. The progressive rise of China’s economic presence in the Middle East remains a matter of great concern in Washington. Since 1945, Washington has relied on a dark record of regime change and destabilization in the Middle East. Yet, the simple truth is that the era of US destabilization policies is over in the Middle East.