Foundation for Defense of Democracies & China

Foundation for Defense of Democracies: The Foundation for Defense of Democracies commissioned the Democracy Perception Index survey, which revealed the declining global perception of the United States. Its aim is to defend and advance democratic values.

China: China's global perception is positive according to the Democracy Perception Index, placing it ahead of both the United States and Russia, though no specific reasons for this sentiment are provided.

Foundation for Defense of Democracies: The Foundation for Defense of Democracies is a think tank that advocates for hardline policies on Iran, and its senior fellow Miad Maleki offers insights on the current sanctions.

China: China's export engine slowed sharply in March due to the conflict's impact on energy and transportation costs, affecting global demand for its manufactured goods.

Foundation for Defense of Democracies: The Foundation for Defense of Democracies is a think tank whose senior director Craig Singleton provided analysis on China's objectives for the summit.

China: China is a key player in this event, being the world's biggest buyer of Iranian oil and a major trading partner with the United States. It is being pressured by the U.S. to influence Iran, but is also wary of destabilizing its own economy and relationship with Iran.

Foundation for Defense of Democracies: The Foundation for Defense of Democracies, a hawkish Washington think tank, expressed concern that the troop withdrawal would weaken deterrence against Russian aggression and hinder the projection of United States military power.

China: China is mentioned as an adversarial nation with which Germany has partnered economically, a point of criticism for Donald Trump.

Foundation for Defense of Democracies: The Foundation for Defense of Democracies is a Washington think tank whose senior director, Behnam Ben Taleblu, provided commentary on the United States' approach to Iran.