Category: BRI
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Is China Ready for Global Leadership?
Predicting China’s stance on any major global issue starts with a simple question: What is the United States’ position? More often than not, China’s approach will be shaped in reaction to US interests. For decades, China has worked to erode US influence in the international system—and thanks to US President Donald Trump, it is closer…
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Is China Ready for Global Leadership?
Predicting China’s stance on any major global issue starts with a simple question: What is the United States’ position? More often than not, China’s approach will be shaped in reaction to US interests. For decades, China has worked to erode US influence in the international system—and thanks to US President Donald Trump, it is closer…
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Unpacking the Drivers of Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Policy
Saudi Arabia is currently pursuing a dynamic foreign policy driven by economic diversification, regional stability, and global multi-alignment. As global power dynamics shift, Riyadh is attempting to leverage its economic strength, diplomatic influence, and geopolitical positioning to secure its interests while navigating complex international relations. In this context, the five key drivers shaping the Kingdom’s…
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Pakistan train hijack: Why are the Baloch bleeding Pak?
Less than a week after the US State Department issued an advisory, warning against travel in the province of Balochistan, besides many other regions in Pakistan, citing concerns about “terrorism and the potential for armed conflict”, militants have staged a dramatic attack. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), a militant separatist group in Pakistan’s Baluchistan province,…
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US-China: Competing in the age of “MAGA” and “China Dream”
Those expecting a credible George Kennan-type or Henry Kissinger-like grand Trump strategy toward China have not paid attention to the career of the 47th president. Donald Trump has general objectives to rebalance global burdens on trade and spending on defense of the global order but achieving these will incorporate his self-assessed superior negotiating skills on…
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Saudi Arabia’s Diplomacy and the Changing World Order
Saudi Arabia’s Diplomacy and the Changing World Order 2025-03-06 Writer: Dr. Abdulaziz Sager* Amid a rapidly changing and unpredictable geopolitical landscape, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has undergone a recalibration of its foreign policy, including adopting a bold ‘multi-alignment’ strategy. Overall, Saudi Arabia is reshaping its role on the regional and world stage in an…
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Saudi Arabia’s Diplomacy and the Changing World Order
Amid a rapidly changing and unpredictable geopolitical landscape, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has undergone a recalibration of its foreign policy, including adopting a bold ‘multi-alignment’ strategy. Overall, Saudi Arabia is reshaping its role on the regional and world stage in an attempt to navigate the complexities of great power rivalries while at the same…
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China Looks To Derail The West’s Strategy To Replace Russian Gas Supplies
Simon Watkins Simon Watkins is a former senior FX trader and salesman, financial journalist, and best-selling author. He was Head of Forex Institutional Sales and Trading for… More Info Premium Content By Simon Watkins – Mar 05, 2025, 6:00 PM CST China is ramping up its energy investments in Egypt. Egypt’s strategic energy position makes…
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Geopolitical Dynamics Surrounding Iraq’s Ambitious Development Road Project
Leveraging its geography and resources to serve as an economic bridge between Asia and Europe is not a new concept for Iraq. In the 1980s, the country promoted the “Dry Canal” idea of offering a commercial transit hub linking several regions of the world. But wars, foreign military occupation, political instability, and the challenge of…
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Africa Pivots to China’s Global Security Initiative
As geopolitical tensions rise, African nations are increasingly aligning with Chinese President Xi Jinping’s Global Security Initiative. The framework, which promotes non-interference, respecting sovereignty, and development-focused security, is appealing to African countries as an alternative to Western-led interventions. Through military cooperation, peacekeeping missions, counterterrorism assistance, and non-conditional security aid, among others, China is deepening its…