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
belt and road
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
Asia-Pacific
Taliban’s triumph threatens Beijing’s Eurasia plans
If China has learned anything from its recent experiences in Pakistan, it will proceed cautiously with a small footprint in Afghanistan.
August 28, 2021
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