Africa
Why Biden is going to Angola
The president is laying the groundwork for competition with China in Africa while trying to shore up his legacy
November 27, 2024
belt and road
Asia-Pacific
Can the US compete with China's Belt & Road Initiative?
The US is key to an ambitious new plan connecting India, the Middle East, and Europe.
September 29, 2023
Asia-Pacific
The tedious China scare in Latin America
Critics are worried about Beijing's investments in the region but a closer look shows they barely exist, much less pose a threat.
February 07, 2023
Europe
War in Ukraine is hamstringing China's 'Belt and Road Initiative'
Russia's invasion is costing Beijing trade revenue and turning BRI investments into a total loss.
March 22, 2022
Asia-Pacific
China has been a failure at hegemony, so let's just chill
From the foundering Belt & Road Initiative to its so-called 'wolf warrior' strategy, Beijing is just not the threat we make it out to be.
January 11, 2022
Middle East
China’s BRI crown jewel in Pakistan has turned into a powder keg
Its port project is a flashpoint for protests and extremism, putting at risk a multi-billion dollar investment.
December 19, 2021
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