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In Modi’s second term, India needs to be pragmatic and clear-eyed about the challenge that Beijing poses for its interests.
It could even consider participating in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, subject to Islamabad fulfilling a few conditions.
India should know that the OBOR scheme is not about CPEC and Pakistan; but in fact its primary goal is to integrate the rich European economy with that of China’s.
Afghanistan’s situation has thrown up challenges for New Delhi
India has raised objections to the possibility of China and Pakistan involving third countries in the CPEC.
The SCO member states need to resolve their disagreements and divergences and build trust to achieve a peaceful, safe, and thriving Eurasia.
The Iran-Pakistan strikes are a prime example of how the absence of counterterrorism cooperation can escalate into a diplomatic and on-ground conflict
There is a modicum of double standards being displayed by China — it has had little compunction in assisting Pakistan with the CPEC.
Analysts may be right to suggest that India cornered itself by not attending the OBOR meet. But, the national identity considerations are important — sometimes, one has to suffer to uphold prestige.
From offering to mediate on Jammu and Kashmir to expressing willingness to rename the CPEC, is China signalling a softening of its stance?
Chinese and not Indian firms will become more prominent in the neighbourhood, cashing in on their willingness and urgency to join OBOR.
PM Modi becoming a proactive participant in the great game
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Dominance in the Baloch region could be passing on to China. The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is the newest instrument.
The combination of dangerous delusions, soaring ambitions and a fatal nuclear obsession could spark another round of strategic brinkmanship in South Asia, with disastrous consequences for regional security. Navy is supposed to be the new domain for another round of brinkmanship
No matter the winner, Pakistan’s economy will make it difficult for the incoming government to meet election promises
One of the foremost questions around Trump's victory has been in relation to the future of the Iran nuclear deal, one that the President-elect has cri
PM Modi's queue for a reality check to balance diplomacy, with domestic interests, for keeping the economic interests higher.
Given the challenges that China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is facing, India will need to do much more to provide an effective counter-narrative
The SCO is critical for India to advance its priorities for peace and prosperity in its northern periphery and broader Eurasia.
शांततापूर्ण, सुरक्षित आणि समृद्ध युरेशिया साध्य करण्यासाठी SCO सदस्य राष्ट्रांनी त्यांच्या मधील मतभेद दूर करून विश्वास निर्माण करणे आवश्यक आहे.
The revoking of the Budhi Gandaki agreement also heralds a shift in Nepal’s bilateral relations with China.
For all the right statements and claims of the unbreakable, iron-clad relationship between Beijing and Islamabad, there was very little substance to Sharif’s trip.
With help from the Belt and Road Initative, China strives to compete with India for influence throughout South Asia
A near-bankrupt Pakistan has only two choices. It can go to the IMF and suffer reforms. Or it can carry on with its lies, vagaries and economic wet dreams
The dragon has officially risen. But as China spreads its reach and influence beyond its borders through the Belt and Road Initiative, implementation
Even though the tale of Chinese munificence is marred by unsavoury ground realities, all eyes will be on the future of the Belt and Road Initiative
The harsh response by the Pakistani state towards the ongoing Baloch protests will only alienate people further and deepen the existing crisis
With roadblocks growing on global and domestic fronts, the China-Pakistan economic relationship needs reassessment
The already deep Sino-Pakistani military and strategic relationship is set to deepen further for myriad reasons.
To safeguard Chinese interests in Gwadar, the Pakistani government gives in to demands placed by the local population
