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China’s Belt and Road Initiative in Southeast Asia: A Decade of Progress

China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), launched in 2013, aims to improve connectivity and cooperation among countries in Asia, Europe, and Africa. Southeast Asia has become a significant focus for this ambitious infrastructure and economic development plan, with profound implications...
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China’s BRI Investment: ASEAN Remains Key Amidst Slowdown

The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in China has faced challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) remains a key partner in China's investment. ASEAN's strategic location, economic prowess, and infrastructure projects make...
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China’s Belt and Road Initiative: Impacts on NATO’s Strategic Interests

China's risе as a global powеr has sparkеd concеrn among nations, including NATO. Thе North Atlantic Trеaty Organization (NATO) is concеrnеd about China's military еxpansion, gеopolitical ambitions, еconomic compеtition, tеchnological advancеmеnts, and shifting global powеr dynamics. NATO and its mеmbеr...
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Why is China interested in investing in Afghanistan?

Chinese companies have shown interest in investing in Afghanistan under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). However, these companies are facing many challenges due to terrorism and instability. US media reports that China will make every effort to rebuild Afghanistan...
BRI Project: Gateway of the Gwadar port in Southwest Pakistan's Gwadar. The port is part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor

BRI: What are Security Threats to China’s BRI Project in Pakistan?

Islamabad The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a multi-billion dollar project, was launched in 2013 and was soon touted as a major expansion of the Belt and Road initiative. Pakistanis hoped that this new development program would bring about change and...
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India Opposes China’s Belt and Road Initiative

New Delhi India's opposition to China's 'Belt and Road Initiative' (BRI) in the Delhi Declaration issued after the virtual SCO summit. The declaration said that except for India, all other SCO member states have reiterated their support of the BRI....