Chris Zambelis

Chris Zambelis is a Senior Analyst specializing in Middle East affairs for Helios Global, Inc., a risk management group based in the Washington, D.C. area. He is also the director of World Trends Watch, Helios Global’s geopolitical practice area. The opinions expressed here are the author’s alone and do not necessarily reflect the position of Helios Global, Inc.

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Institutionalized ‘Warlordism’: Syria’s National Defense Force

03.24.2017 Chris Zambelis

As Syria’s civil war enters its sixth year, the balance of the conflict has tilted toward Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s Baathist regime. Bolstered by its...

Publication Terrorism Monitor Middle East

China and Saudi Arabia Solidify Strategic Partnership Amid Looming Risks

03.02.2017 Chris Zambelis

While the wider Middle East remains convulsed by conflict and instability, China’s influence and interests in the region continue to expand in a familiar pattern....

Publication China Brief China

China and Iran Expand Relations After Sanctions’ End

03.07.2016 Chris Zambelis

January 16 marked the highly anticipated implementation of the nuclear accord signed between Iran and the five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus...

Publication China Brief China

China and the Quiet Kingdom: An Assessment of China-Oman Relations

11.16.2015 Chris Zambelis

China’s foreign policy toward the wider Middle East rests on advancing numerous objectives. Foremost among these priorities is China’s need to assure domestic energy security....

Publication China Brief China