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Gwadar Port Highlights Precarity in Pakistan’s Geopolitical Balancing Act
Islamabad is not a likely priority for the Trump cabinet, yet Washington would not wish for Islamabad to fall into Beijing’s lap.... View More
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From Impeachment to Instability: Can South Korea Safeguard its Democracy?
South Korean people and country leaders should learn from this crisis and strengthen democratic values.... View More
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Trump 2.0: Gulf’s Impact on China
Given the unity of the Gulf states, their diversified partnerships and their degree of assertiveness — along with China’s overall rise on the global stage and its deepened relationships in the region — U.S. dominance may be constrained. ... View More
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China Deepens Its Engagement With Taliban-Ruled Afghanistan
China will continue its efforts to advocate for the Taliban at various international forums while privately persuading the group not to allow non-state actors to use Afghan territory and to moderate its governance style.... View More
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Protecting Chinese Workers in Pakistan: Should the PLA Intervene?
China can strengthen Pakistan’s counterterrorism measures while simultaneously questioning the will of the Pakistani military in this fight.... View More
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China Should Not Worry about Trump’s Second Terms
A change of leadership in the White House would certainly pose new challenges for Beijing, as it would for many other countries, but China is not as vulnerable as portrayed in most analyses.... View More
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Security Concerns Impede China-Pakistan Relations
If one factor has most damaged the Sino-Pakistani partnership, it is terrorism.... View More
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Connectivity Overdrive: How Hard and Soft Links Boost China-ASEAN Cooperation
With the synergistic effects of “hard connectivity” and “soft connectivity” working together, China-ASEAN regional cooperation will yield even greater gains in the future.... View More
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BRICS Paves Way for China, India Reengagement
China and India are the founding and largest members of BRICS. An improvement in bilateral relations will empower the organization, strengthen South-South cooperation and promote multipolarity.... View More
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Book Review: Afghanistan’s Rocky Road Ahead: What needs to be done?
In fact, this edited book offers ideas and perspectives on Afghanistan and its uncertain future. The book traces Afghanistan’s history and succinctly identifies factors shaping Afghan uncertainty.... View More
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