Why the US is losing the Arab world
China DailyThe US Capitol building is seen in Washington, DC, on Nov 8,2022. The three American scholars believe the United States is losing the Arab world, while China is reaping the benefits. Through surveys conducted across five countries in late 2023 and early 2024, they observed a stark decrease in Arab citizens' favorable views of the United States, juxtaposed with a warming sentiment towards China. The scholars emphasize that Arab discontent with the United States appears to be the driving force behind this shift, rather than explicit support for China's stance on Gaza. It is the limitations of the Western perspective that hinder a comprehensive understanding of the nuanced factors driving the Arab world's evolving sentiments towards the United States.