Swap Lines, the Petrodollar Zone, and the Consolidation of the Financial Trap
The blockade is a feint. Washington is secretly weaponizing the financial architecture of a multipolar world.
Iran is a live-fire test for a U.S. blockade strategy aimed at China. 25 years of doctrine, one Marine Corps transformation, and two theatres.
For Beijing, a prolonged war in West Asia could open a multi-year window of strategic advantage for Beijing. We explore the emerging Chinese consensus.
Beijing, January 24, 2026 — GEI was honoured to be invited to the 2026 Global Governance Forum and book launch at Renmin University of China, bringing together senior academics, diplomats, and policy experts.