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Meny Vaknin is a Research Associate at the Diane & Guilford Glazer Israel-China Policy Center at the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS). His research focuses on China’s international cooperation in agriculture, water, and environmental issues, emphasizing advanced technological projects. He is pursuing a PhD in Chinese history at Tel Aviv University, writing his dissertation on migration, settlement, and agricultural development in southern China during the Song Dynasty. He holds an MA with distinction in East Asian Studies and a BA with distinction in East Asian Studies and Geography, both from Tel Aviv University.
Meny Vaknin
Israel-China Policy Center Research Associate
Publications
All PublicationsRed Sun: Solar Energy as China's Strategic Tool in the Middle East
Are Chinese investments in solar energy in the Middle East a response to market demand or part of a calculated geopolitical strategy, and what is their significance for Israel?
7 June, 2026China-Taiwan Relations: Between Dialogue and Deterrence
What are the significance and implications of the historic visit to China by the leader of the Taiwanese opposition?
7 May, 2026China’s Food Security: Challenges and Opportunities for Israel
Against the backdrop of the many challenges facing China’s attempt to achieve self-reliance in food production, Israel – as a global leader in agriculture and water – should deepen its cooperation with China on this issue. Such collaboration could help improve the strained relations between the two countries
25 March, 2025