Iranian-born author and scholar, Afshin Molavi talks about Iranian politics, Saudi Arabia’s growing diplomatic role in the Middle East and US policy toward the region. He also discusses "the new Silk Road, an economic dynamic fueled by India and China's rising influence in the Persian Gulf region, with VOA’s Spozhmai Maiwandi, program Manager of the South and West Asia Division, and host Carol Castiel.

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