Tag "OBOR"
China’s International Partnerships: Pakistan, CPEC, and Central Asia
China is redrawing the global security map beyond Asia-Pacific. This article, the second in a four-part series, examines how Beijing’s ‘march West’ strategy is impacting regional security architecture in Pakistan and Central Asia.
Belt and Road Initiative increases sovereign debt risks in Tajikistan
The BRI aims at dismantling foreign investment barriers and improving international logistics has provided much-needed infrastructure support to its recipient countries. But BRI-related project loans may cause a problematic increase in sovereign debt in certain host countries.
Under the Radar: Doklam standoff highlights India and China’s ‘Great Game’ over Bhutan
There is far more at stake than 34 square kilometers of desolate, windswept rocks. Doklam shows that old habits die hard, and Bhutan is stuck in the middle.
Sikkim and the Silk Road: Is China making a move on India?
The Belt and Road initiative continues to cause tension between India and China, as China builds closer ties with India’s neighbours on all sides.
China’s expansion of OBOR leaves Africa caught in a dilemma
While OBOR has increased Beijing’s presence in Africa, a fiery debate has thrown a spotlight on China’s future role on the continent.
Special Report: Can China overcome the Malacca Dilemma through OBOR and CPEC?
‘One Belt, One Road’, is the brainchild of Xi Jinping, aimed at investing USD $1 trillion across its Western heartlands and the entirety of Eurasia.
2017 Preview: A new red star over China – Part 2: China and the world
Part two of a two-part look at what is in store for China in 2017. China’s catch-22 – being a ‘responsible stakeholder’, while tending towards isolation.
The OBOR initiative unveils Beijing’s ambitions in Central Asia
Since the launch of the China’s One Belt One Road (OBOR) Initiative, China has focused its efforts in the expansion of its presence in Central Asia.
