Is the Muslim world really moving from Washington’s orbit into Beijing’s sphere of influence, or is the idea of Chinese dominance being massively exaggerated? Kamran Bokhari breaks down the global power struggle shaping the Middle East, South Asia, Central Asia, and the wider Muslim world. From America’s changing grand strategy and China’s economic expansion to CPEC, IMEC, Gulf security anxieties, Iran’s weakening influence, Turkey’s ambitions, and Pakistan’s emerging strategic role, this discussion unpacks the hidden geopolitical shifts that could redefine the next global order. Is the U.S. truly declining? Can China convert economic power into strategic dominance? And who will ultimately shape the future of the Muslim world in the age of competing middle powers?
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