China-Peru

China’s Expanding Influence in Peru: Balancing Economic Opportunities and Sovereignty

Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to inaugurate the Chancay Port, a monumental infrastructure project located just 44 miles north of Lima, by the end of this year. This $3.6 billion mega-port, developed by China’s state-owned COSCO Shipping, will reshape...
Joe Biden, Muhammad Yunus

U.S. President Biden Meets Bangladesh’s Interim Leader Muhammad Yunus: Pledges Support for Rebuilding the Nation

U.S. President Joe Biden met with Bangladesh's interim leader, Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, on Tuesday during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session, marking a pivotal moment in U.S.-Bangladesh relations. The two leaders discussed the recent political upheaval in Bangladesh...
China-Japan

Turbulence in China-Japan Relations: From Geopolitical Rivalries to Grassroots Radicalization

Since the turn of the century, relations between China and Japan have been embroiled in periods of tension, driven by territorial disputes, historical grievances, ideological differences, and shifting geopolitical landscapes. This fragile relationship has been further strained by complex narratives...
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah

Saudi Arabia Calls for UN Reforms Over Gaza Conflict, International Failures

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah made an impassioned call for reform at the United Nations (UN), citing the institution’s failure to adequately address the ongoing Gaza-Israel conflict and the broader issues facing the Palestinian people. Speaking...
Narendra Modi

India Urges US Tech Giants to Invest in India as a Manufacturing Hub

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is pushing for the world's biggest tech companies to see India as a premier destination for manufacturing and innovation, furthering his government’s efforts to position the country as a global hub for technology. Modi made...
China-Africa relations

China’s Global Security Initiative: Sahel Challenge and Beijing’s Investment Struggles in Africa

In April 2022, China’s Global Security Initiative (GSI) marked a strategic pivot in its foreign policy, signaling Beijing’s ambition to take on a more proactive role in global security, breaking away from its long-standing non-interference doctrine. Yet, as China grapples...
Pakistan-Afghanistan Border

Protests Erupt as Pakistan Imposes Cross-Border Travel Ban with Afghanistan

In November 2023, the Pakistani government announced a ban on cross-border travel with Afghanistan, marking a dramatic change in decades-old travel norms for the region. The new decree requires residents passing through the Spin Boldak–Chaman crossing to produce passports and...
Chinese President Xi Jinping-Malaysia King Sultan Ibrahim Sultan

Chinese President Xi Jinping Meets Malaysia’s King Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar, Pledges Stronger Ties

On Friday, Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted a pivotal meeting with Malaysia’s King Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar in Beijing, marking a significant moment in China-Malaysia relations. As both leaders pledged to deepen cooperation, they reaffirmed their commitment to building a...
Chinese heliport in Tibet. Planet Labs

China’s Construction of New Heliport Near Indian Border Heightens Tensions in Tibet

Recent satellite images have revealed that China has built a new heliport in Tibet, just 20 kilometers (12 miles) from its disputed border with India, in the Nyingchi region of Tibet’s Zayul county. Experts believe that the rapid development of...
South Korea-Philippines

South Korea-Philippines Eye Visiting Forces Agreement Amid Growing Regional Tensions

Amid increasing Chinese aggression in the Indo-Pacific region, South Korea may be considering a Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with its trusted partner, the Philippines. This potential defense cooperation comes at a critical time for both nations as they work to...
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