Melissa Chen
Managing director at Strategy Risks and former journalist specializing in China and geopolitics, offering expertise on China-related risks, disinformation, and state-backed influence operations.
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Feb 18, 2026 • 1h 1min
Episode 91: Is the Iran war about China? A conversation with Melissa Chen
Melissa Chen, managing director at Strategy Risks and former journalist on China and geopolitics, explains China’s hidden role in propping up Iran. She discusses Chinese tech exports that enable repression, Beijing’s strategic use of information operations, and how data and platforms reshape modern conflict. Short, urgent, and provocative insights into China’s expanding influence.
