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Zelenskyy has made a big blunder at White House. Why then will Russia and Ukraine laugh

Zelenskyy was bold in standing up against a superpower knowing bigger stakes needed bigger bargains and he seemingly fell flat on that front. But...

02.03.2025 8

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US foreign aid freeze has paved way for revival of China’s BRI in Nepal

Beijing may have felt relief after the MCC funds for Nepal were suspended. After all, through its media and press responses, it led a strong anti-MCC...

21.02.2025 9

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Indian foreign secretary’s Beijing visit shows progress in ties. Can China be trusted?

While progress at the diplomatic and military levels may help restore broader engagement, China's responsiveness to India’s concerns will shape...

31.01.2025 30

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Trump’s TikTok deal for China is a way to show gratitude for election win—and benefit Musk

During a rally-style speech, Trump said 'we need to save TikTok,'. However, he warned Chinese company ByteDance that without his executive order,...

20.01.2025 8

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Why Jake Sullivan’s last official visit was to India—a redefining moment for US-India ties

Shifting geostrategic calculations in the region and the disruptive rise of China have acted as a wake-up call for both countries, pushing them toward...

09.01.2025 10

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Bhutan’s mass migration is a security threat. It must balance tradition & modernity

Limited career prospects and aspirations for a modern lifestyle are the key reasons driving the exodus of Bhutan’s population. It has become an...

23.12.2024 6

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Nepal blocking China’s Panchen Lama visit is rare resistance. It’s not enough

Beijing has been pushing to introduce a Chinese version of Buddhism in Nepal, the same way it is reshaping Tibetan identity through...

13.12.2024 10

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Is Xi’s system failing? There is a leadership vacuum in the China’s PLA

The sudden removal of top military leaders risks disrupting China’s military communications, particularly with countries like India and the United...

03.12.2024 5

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India doesn’t need to sweat over Oli’s China drift—Nepal knows the limits

Nepal-China bonhomie is up against Himalayan-sized barriers—trust, costs, and India.

22.11.2024 9

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How Chinese media explains LAC ‘thaw’—India has given up on US support

China wants to disregard India’s global status as the key factor forcing its hand toward military disengagement. But it can’t ignore New Delhi’s...

29.10.2024 4

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OIC losing credibility. It prefers ties with China over calling out repression of Uyghurs

Pakistan, which is heavily invested in the CPEC, is strategically silent on Uyghur Muslims. This complicity risks undermining the OIC’s credibility...

23.10.2024 3

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From Nepal to Bhutan—China’s pressure for diplomatic ties camouflages territorial intent

In just the last five years, Beijing has aggressively and systematically laid claim to Ladakh, Nepal, Sikkim, Bhutan, and Arunachal Pradesh.

17.10.2024 2

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CPEC backfires. China’s hypocrisy on Pakistan terrorism is killing its own citizens

Beijing is responsible for regional instability in Pakistan. Its sheer ignorance of Balochistan’s demands has contributed to long-term implications.

09.10.2024 10

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Beijing is concerned about anti-China sentiment in India. New Delhi is focused on border

Chinese officials emphasised a desire to rejuvenate bilateral ties. Their advice? Don't make the border dispute the focal point; pursue economic...

07.10.2024 4

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China has a Jaishankar problem—pressure from investors, Indo-Pacific dominance under threat

The ‘Global Times’ commentary isn’t the first attempt by Chinese state media to criticise Indian diplomacy. But its swift retraction shows...

11.09.2024 2

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