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Economic pragmatism vs. geopolitical principles in a post-dollar era
Aug 14, 2024

Economic pragmatism vs. geopolitical principles in a post-dollar era

China’s de-dollarisation and its geopolitical ambitions, especially regarding Taiwan, are contradictory. It cannot disrupt regional peace while tryi

China in Africa: The Role of Trade, Investments, and Loans Amidst Shifting Geopolitical Ambitions
Aug 25, 2021

China in Africa: The Role of Trade, Investments, and Loans Amidst Shifting Geopolitical Ambitions

Chinese influence in Africa is high on the global agenda, as China within just a few decades has become a key political and economic power in the continent. Indeed, its emergence as a dominant economic and political actor might be the most important development in Africa since the end of the Cold War. This paper analyses China's economic and political relations with Africa beginning in the 1990s. It argues that the concern is not that China has e

The Chabahar Gambit: India’s Play for Influence in Central Asia
Sep 30, 2024

The Chabahar Gambit: India’s Play for Influence in Central Asia

Recent geopolitical disruptions and India’s geoeconomic and geopolitical ambitions necessitate the building of new, more reliable multimodal trade corridors. This report examines the strategic importance for New Delhi of the ten-year agreement on Chabahar Port in Iran, and how it aligns with India’s ‘Connect Central Asia Policy’ and historical ties with the region. The Chabahar Port, along with the International North-South Trade Corridor