Belt And Road Initiative

Italy sings Indian melody much to Chinese consternation

Italy’s move constitutes not only a distancing from international frameworks under Chinese control, but also a clear support of Indian-led international frameworks and vision

Terror attack on Pakistan highway near Chinese border rekindles worries about safety of Belt and Road link

Over the weekend, a passenger bus travelling on the Karakoram Highway was hit by gunfire near the town of Chilas, less than 400 kilometers from the border. At least 10 people were killed, including two Pakistani Army soldiers, and more than 20 people were injured

Vantage | What China's diplomatic moves in Afghanistan are really about

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin emphasised China's belief that Afghanistan should not be excluded from the international community

Vantage | Why China moved from talk to flexing military muscle in Myanmar

China's hardened stance may be linked to recent events such as an attack on a goods convoy near the town of Mu-Say

Biden-Xi Summit: No significant breakthrough in San Francisco

To alter the dynamics behind the deterioration of their ties, a redefinition of their interests and policies is needed. This is not on the cards

Bin Laden's letter on TikTok: Unravelling narrative war in the shadow of India's ban

In this intricate web of geopolitics, information dissemination and technological innovation, the impact of TikTok transcends entertainment, raising profound questions about its role in global affairs and the delicate balance between freedom of expression and national security

President Xi exudes bonhomie as business houses gauge a directional shift

For India, the San Francisco meeting will be assessed against the inflow of US investments into China, at a time when Xi, the architect of instability, is up against severe economic stress

Beyond the Lines | The politics of risks: Why geopolitics matters more than ever to businesses and economies

Governments, business leaders and corporations would do well to work in tandem to anticipate and balance risks to global business emanating from a potential expansion of war or continuation of conflict or from Chinese expansionist designs

Why Sino-Pak naval exercise in northern Arabian Sea is a concern for New Delhi

The general region where the week-long exercise (11-17 November) takes place has witnessed past naval battles between India and Pakistan

Money Morass: Desperate China to refocus on stressed BRI borrowers, hanging projects   

China has pumped billions of dollars in grants and loans into developing countries over the last ten years. That has led to allegations by the US and others that China was engaging in “debt trap” diplomacy.