Al Mayadeen English

  • Ar
  • Es
  • x
Al Mayadeen English

Slogan

  • News
    • Politics
    • Economy
    • Sports
    • Arts&Culture
    • Health
    • Miscellaneous
    • Technology
    • Environment
  • Articles
    • Opinion
    • Analysis
    • Blog
    • Features
  • Videos
    • NewsFeed
    • Video Features
    • Explainers
    • TV
    • Digital Series
  • Infographs
  • In Pictures
  • • LIVE
News
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Sports
  • Arts&Culture
  • Health
  • Miscellaneous
  • Technology
  • Environment
Articles
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Blog
  • Features
Videos
  • NewsFeed
  • Video Features
  • Explainers
  • TV
  • Digital Series
Infographs
In Pictures
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • MENA
  • Palestine
  • US & Canada
BREAKING
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: One was killed, another injured in a raid by an Israeli drone on the city of Khiam in South Lebanon
London views possibility of setting fire to tanker in port of friendly country to Russia to damage port infrastructure, initiate an international probe: Moscow
One of London's scenarios involves setting up accident with 'undesirable' tanker in one of the bottlenecks of maritime communications: Russian foreign intelligence agency
London plans to organize major sabotage with tankers to declare transportation of Russian oil to international shipping: Russian foreign intelligence agency
UK intelligence agencies plan to use NATO allies to launch massive raid on 'Shadow Fleet': Russian foreign intelligence agency
Palestinian Ministry of Health: Two were martyred in Israeli shelling that targeted a besieged house in the town of Qabatiya in Jenin
At least 68 dead in migrant shipwreck off Yemen: IOM
Trump: We want to feed the people in Gaza, we do not want them to starve.
US President Donald Trump: We will impose sanctions on Russia if it does not end the war on Ukraine.
Israeli media: Polls show that 52% oppose Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu while only 29% support him.

Biden reveals the ME economic railway to counter BRI

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Axios
  • 10 Sep 2023 16:08
4 Min Read

The ambitious rail and shipping connection will require several years for implementation, but US President Joe Biden emphasized, "This is a big deal."

  • x
  • President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden welcome India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a State Dinner on the North Portico at the White House in Washington, Thursday, June 22, 2023. (AP)
    President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden welcome India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a State Dinner on the North Portico at the White House in Washington, Thursday, June 22, 2023. (AP)

During the G20 Summit held in New Delhi, US President Joe Biden and other G20 leaders unveiled a significant international infrastructure endeavor aimed at connecting India, the Middle East, and Europe through an integrated network of railways, shipping routes, high-speed data cables, and energy pipelines.

The importance of this initiative lies in its role as a key component of the White House's international efforts to counter the expanding influence of Beijing and establish an alternative to China's Belt and Road Initiative, particularly in the Middle East region.

Biden disclosed that Saudi Arabia, "Israel," the United Arab Emirates, and Jordan will participate in this endeavor, which was initially reported by Axios. This initiative is being pursued in exchange for the normalization of relations with the Israeli entity and to counter Chinese and Russian proposals to take on this project.

Biden's Economic Corridor 

Biden has lately intensified his global diplomatic activities as the upcoming 2024 presidential elections are closing in. His efforts come at a time when the latest polling data indicate a decline in voter support for his administration, a trend that is set to impact the Democratic Party's overall standing, according to Axios.

After Chinese leader Xi Jinping visited Saudi Arabia in December to meet Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and later brokered a diplomatic breakthrough between Saudi Arabia and Iran, political flourishment was in its bloom state, and so were business deals between China and the Middle East.

Related News

Putin open to meeting Zelensky pending expert-level talks: Peskov

Pro-'Israel' Democrats breaking with Netanyahu amid Gaza war

Multi-billion dollar deals were signed between the two countries during the visits, followed by Hong Kong’s stock exchange forecasting in June 2023 that the Middle East’s largest sovereign-wealth funds' investments in China could amount to between $1 trillion and $2 trillion by 2030.

These events, among others, made Washington increasingly anxious about the deepening ties between its traditional allies and China. This was crowned with the inclusion of both Iran and Saudi Arabia, including four other nations, in the influential BRICS alliance, which was seen as a substantial blow to America's global influence as the sole unrivaled superpower.

Could it take off?

Deteriorating relations between the United States and countries in West Asia have prompted Washington to take unprecedented steps to maintain a strong presence in the region, especially as the Biden administration escalated America's rivalry with China and placed it on a very dangerous trajectory, Axios said.

Meanwhile, tensions between the United States and Saudi Arabia have also reached a historic peak in recent years, primarily stemming from a range of issues. These include Washington's reduced support for the Saudi-led military aggression on Yemen and the nuclear deal with Iran, which was perceived as a betrayal by Washington's key ally in the region.

One of the most significant shifts in US policy involves the revival of long-stalled negotiations with Saudi Arabia regarding the latter's aspirations to develop its nuclear program.

Moreover, bilateral relations between parties participating in the massive project could pose a  risk to its take-off.

The rivalry between the UAE and Saudi Arabia in recent years over influence in the region, which has repeatedly surfaced on numerous issues, most noticeably regarding the war on Yemen, remains a core threat to the project's establishment.

In the meantime, the unprecedented decline in relations between the Israeli entity and the United States is also a core element to be considered when assessing the possibility of the railway's success.

Meanwhile, despite Washington's efforts, India did not follow in the West's footsteps regarding its relations with Russia, including adopting sanctions and severing mutual trade. This has resulted in growing pressure on Biden to punish New Delhi for not joining the anti-Russia campaign.

  • United States
  • BRICS countries
  • BRICS
  • India
  • G20 summit
  • Middle East
  • Joe Biden
  • New Delhi
  • Saudi Arabia

Most Read

A rescued crew member from the ETERNITY C vessel in a video released by the Yemeni Armed Forces on July 28, 2025 (Yemeni Military Media)

Yemen Navy reveals fate of targeted Eternity C ship crew

  • Politics
  • 28 Jul 2025
An Israeli tank explodes following an ambush by al-Qassam Brigades in Gaza, Occupied Palestine, undated (Al-Qassam Military Media)

Al-Qassam strikes Israeli vehicles in Gaza, inflicts casualties

  • Politics
  • 30 Jul 2025
UAE lodges complaint against Israeli ambassador over 'misbehavior'

UAE lodges complaint against Israeli ambassador over 'misbehavior'

  • Politics
  • 1 Aug 2025
Protesters chant anti-Israeli slogans as they carry a banner that reads:" Freedom for Palestine, Alliance stop the war," during a demonstration in support of Palestinians in Gaza, outside the Israeli embassy, in Athens, Monday, June 9, 2025 (AP)

Athens mayor slams Israeli ambassador over Gaza war, graffiti claim

  • Politics
  • 3 Aug 2025

Coverage

All
The Ummah's Martyrs

Read Next

All
A member of the al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, takes part in a parade as he celebrates a ceasefire agreement between Hamas and the Israeli regime in Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip, Sunday, January 19, 2025 (AP)
Politics

Al-Qassam: We’ll allow aid to Israeli captives if Gaza siege ends

Freed Lebanese freedom fighter Georges Abdallah during an interview on Al Mayadeen, which aired on Sunday, August 3, 2025 (Al Mayadeen screengrab)
Politics

Exclusive: Resistance key to building state, Georges Abdallah says

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres gives a statement about the situation in Gaza at UN headquarters, Friday, June 27, 2025 (AP)
Politics

UN warns Gaza faces water crisis, looming famine under Israeli siege

Israeli soldiers drive their armored personnel carrier along the Gaza Strip, in southern occupied Palestine, Wednesday, July 30, 2025 (AP)
Politics

Ex-Israeli general says Gaza starvation campaign isolated 'Israel'

Al Mayadeen English

Al Mayadeen is an Arab Independent Media Satellite Channel.

All Rights Reserved

  • x
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Authors
Android
iOS