Europe, Russia, and China are trying to save the nuclear deal with Iran. Meanwhile, China is already creating facts: It's buying oil extensively and concluding economic cooperation agreements with Iran. This increases the pressure on the Europeans because they don't want to be left out either. But time is pressing. In June Iran will elect a new president.
Von Frank Sieren
China and Russia are cooperating in many areas – from flourishing commodity trade to plans for a joint moon station to replacing the US dollar as the reserve currency. However, a closer look shows: The supposed affection has clear boundaries – and potential for conflict.
Von Michael Radunski
China und Russland arbeiten in vielen Bereichen zusammen – vom florierenden Rohstoffhandel über Pläne einer gemeinsamen Mondstation bis hin zur Ablösung des US-Dollars als Leitwährung. Doch ein genauer Blick zeigt: Die vermeintliche Zuneigung hat klare Grenzen – und Konfliktpotential.
Von Michael Radunski
