China

The longstanding interconnections among Nepal, Tibet, and India remain important in contemporary geopolitics. This article argues that British historical border management strategies are being mimicked in the Himalayas, where great…

This article examines the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) a decade after its launch, highlighting the disparity between its ambitious promises and its actual outcomes. Through original data analysis and interviews…

The COVID-19 pandemic has adversely impacted Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), with the region facing significant economic challenges due to the loss of physical and human capital. Alongside robust…

China has frequently used informal economic coercion (IEC) to influence foreign governments to adhere to its foreign policy objectives. Given China’s focus on spreading its influence in the Global South,…

As China seeks to bolster its presence and influence in the Middle East, it has actively engaged in conflict resolution efforts, facilitated discussions between Palestinian factions, condemned harm against civilians,…

Despite claims that Xi Jinping’s leadership has adopted a more aggressive foreign policy driven by nationalism, the effect of national identity on Chinese foreign policy has been consistent in the…

Following World War II (WWII), the United States committed itself to providing global leadership in civilian nuclear power. The ultimate goal behind this initiative was to bolster national security…

For a while, the globalization of the yuan seemed inevitable. In this article, we explore the recent developments regarding the Chinese currency, showing how the speculative attack of 2016 has…

In the face of an array of competing priorities, the Biden administration scored landmark achievements in its Indo-Pacific defense networks in 2023. But new challenges loom large in 2024. Since…

Both economic and security measures are crucial to reducing Islamic extremism in Afghanistan. While Chinese economic measures offer hope for financial growth and regional stability, terrorist acts continue to endanger…