Why Iran strikes may drive Asian nuclear race, hit China in the Middle East: Zhao Tong

Senior fellow Zhao Tong of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace argues that US-Israel strikes on Iran could trigger an Asian nuclear arms race, with ripple effects for China's strategic position in the Middle East. The analysis explores how Iran's nuclear situation may embolden other regional actors to pursue similar capabilities. The piece raises significant concerns about nuclear proliferation and regional security stability.