Maldives Shifts from “India First” to “India Out”
A presidential election in the Maldives is reshuffling the geopolitical deck in the Indian Ocean region, and India’s loss is China’s gain.
Why is China Giving Satellites to Egypt?
With ongoing collaborations with developing countries, China is strategically positioning itself as a major player in satellite communication and connectivity worldwide.
China’s Maritime Expansion: An Emerging Security Dilemma?
Beijing’s acquisition of overseas ports and expansion of PLA Navy projection capabilities shows all the signs of a classic security dilemma.
Belt and Road Credit Crunch Casts Shadow on China Lending
Ripple effects from domestic policies and financial challenges are beginning to have an effect on China's bilateral lending practices.
A Middle East BRI? Behind Iraq’s $17 Billion “Development Road”
Iraq is attempting to regain its historical position as a bridge between East and West, but realizing the ambitious vision of the Development Road plan won’t be easy.
Only Political Reform Can Bring Economic Revival in Sri Lanka
There is no path to economic revival that does not involve sweeping political reform.
India’s Challenge to Belt and Road in Asia
Though New Delhi can’t match Beijing dollar-for-dollar, the Indian foreign policy establishment is doing everything it can to ensure that Belt and Road does not go unchallenged in Central and Southeast Asia.
China’s Diplomatic Push in the Pacific Stalls
The apparent collapse of a wide-ranging security and economic agreement suggests a triangular arrangement for Pacific nations moving forward.
Sri Lanka Debt Crisis: New Trend in the Making?
Sri Lanka isn’t the only developing economy under severe duress in the post-COVID global landscape.
Can China’s Belt and Road Open Up Landlocked Laos?
As a 420 km high-speed railway nears completion, two Chinese-built highways have been given the green light. Will these projects open up Laos, or make it a crossing point on China’s Belt and Road?