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...
Armenia

Russia’s Uneasy Influence in Caucasus: Moscow’s Involvement in Armenian Politics and Nagorno-Karabakh Peace Process

Russia has shown a contradictory stance toward the peace negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan, underscoring its desire to maintain a controlling influence in the volatile Caucasus region. While Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov recently suggested that Moscow was content with...
Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s Challenge Amid Rising Sino–Indian Competition Over Cobalt-Rich Seamount

As strategic competition between China and India intensifies, Sri Lanka finds itself at the center of a new geopolitical challenge. The focus is on the region’s valuable cobalt reserves, adding complexity to the already tense dynamics in the Indian Ocean....
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Turkey’s Foreign Policy Shift: NATO Member Seeks BRICS Plus Membership

Turkey has increasingly charted a unique path in international relations, often choosing to march to the beat of its own drum. This was evident during the United Nations vote on December 14, 2022, when the General Assembly passed a resolution...
China-Africa relations

China-Africa Cooperation Takes Center Stage as Beijing and African Countries Vow to Boost Ties and Support Global South

The Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) has significantly enhanced China-Africa relations, making substantial strides in development, trade, and cultural exchange. As the executive director of the China-Africa Center at the Africa Policy Institute, Dennis Munene Mwaniki, observes, the upcoming 2024...
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