Rewriting the Rules of Foreign Aid: Geopolitics, Power, and the New Diplomacy
In the world of international relations, foreign aid is not simply about altruism. It is a very complex thing, as Carol Lancaster points out in…
10 Years of CPEC: A Decade of Progress
China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a cornerstone of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), was initiated by the two countries on July 5, 2013 in Beijing…
The opening up of the Chancay Port in Peru and its role in the Chinese Maritime Silk Road
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Peru in Latin America to inaugurate the new Chinese port project in Chansai, north of Lima, Peru, coincided with…
Mackinder and Mahan: Geopolitics of BRI in South Asia
Geopolitics is incessantly at play within International relations, but its key functioning and presence is evident from China’s various geo-political endeavors. Belt and Road Initiative…
China’s Global Civilization Initiative: A Backing for BRI in a Divided World?
“All civilizations created by human society are splendid. They are where each country’s modernization drive draws its strength and where its unique features come from.”…
Has the Chinese dragon started to show its teeth to the countries along the Silk Road?
There is a saying that when a house next to yours is burning, you should start preparing for the fire that will come to you…
The Digital Silk Road: Pakistan’s Path to Economic Transformation
The Digital Silk Road (DSR) represents a transformative vision for countries within the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), particularly for Pakistan, where digital technology can…
Prospect of China’s Transportation Infrastructure Development in Central Asia Remains Challenging
Since the beginning of the Donald Trump era, the United States has initiated a series of economic and technological crackdowns on China. Coupled with the…
Economic Diplomacy with Chinese Characteristics
People’s Republic of China, a rising global economic power has a unique way of developing policies in its style calling it “Chinese-Style” or “China’s wisdom”.…
Polar Silk Route – Modern Diplomacy
The Arctic region has become a focal point of global attention due to its strategic, geopolitical, and economic importance in the twenty-first century. The melting…
Strategic Ballet on the Global Stage: China’s Economic Statecraft in Developing Countries
China, once the Middle Kingdom, has risen to worldwide power. China’s endurance and adaptability are shown by its rise from an agrarian nation to an…