Category: BRI
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China Prods Pakistan to Ramp Up Security and Governance
James Durso James D. Durso is the Managing Director of Corsair LLC, a supply chain consultancy. In 2013 to2015, he was the Chief Executive Officer of AKM… More Info Premium Content By James Durso – Aug 21, 2024, 11:00 AM CDT China is frustrated with Pakistan’s inability to protect Chinese workers on the China-Pakistan Economic…
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Opinion | Taliban, Three Years On: Still Searching for Manna
On August 15, 2021, the Taliban swiftly took over Kabul following the withdrawal of the US-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), marking a significant diplomatic setback for India. The Taliban were believed to have support from the Tehreek-e-Taliban-e-Pakistan (TTP) operating around the Durand Line, as well as from moderates in Doha. Amidst the ensuing chaos,…
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India’s Russia Option
After swearing in as India’s Prime Minister for a third term, Modi’s first foreign visit was to Russia. This was not quite unexpected to seasoned observers. However, the visit was viewed with serious concern, curiosity, and optimism in geopolitical quarters across the world. Aside from the routine bilateral issues of energy, connectivity, trade payments system,…
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The energy and climate diplomacy of the new European Commission – Real Instituto Elcano
Executive summary This document contributes to the analysis of the energy and climate diplomacy priorities of the EU during the new 2024-29 political cycle, from a Spanish perspective. It contains the following key messages: (a) energy and climate will remain a priority, but in a different context; (b) a significant implementation legacy; (c) greenshoring, a…
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Russia And Iran Move A Step Closer To Creating A Gas OPEC-Style Cartel
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 – Jul 09, 2024, 6:00 PM CDT Gazprom signed a gas deal with the Iranian National Gas Company last week. The…
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Despite a Recent India-Iran Agreement, Challenges Loom for Chabahar Port
Editor’s Note: Mohammad Salami is a young Pakistani academic and frequent contributor to Stimson who closely follows Iran and its regional policies, particularly in the economic and security realms. Chabahar port is a major issue for both Iran and Pakistan, which is promoting a rival port at Gwadar. By Barbara Slavin, Distinguished Fellow, Middle East…
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Tilting Toward Beijing? Malaysia’s Relations with China after Li Qiang’s Visit – Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Chinese Premier Li Qiang visited Malaysia from June 18 to 20, 2024, in conjunction with the fiftieth anniversary of China-Malaysia diplomatic ties. During the visit, Li had an audience with the king of Malaysia, Sultan Ibrahim ibni Sultan Iskandar, and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Both premiers attended the groundbreaking ceremony of the Gombak Integrated Terminal Station on…
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China Pledges Support For Tajikistan ‘Territorial Integrity’
Chinese President Xi Jinping promised on Friday to defend the “territorial integrity” of Tajikistan as he announced a boost to diplomatic relations with the neighbouring country on a rare visit. Xi arrived in the Tajik capital Dushanbe, Thursday night from Kazakhstan following a gathering of leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), during which he…
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War on Gaza: How 7 October forever destroyed the myth of Israeli military invincibility
To its allies and enemies, Israel’s disastrous response to the Hamas attack has undermined its future as regional hegemon and even its very survival On 22 September 2023, two weeks before the 7 October al-Aqsa Flood attack, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the UN General Assembly about “a new Middle East”. He bragged about…
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Temporal trend and driving effect of demographic transitions on embedded carbon emissions of Chinese households … – Springer
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