BRICS: Five Countries With A Common Goal For Growth
Rarely has an acronym like BRICS become so popular. There are others – like CIVETS and N. 11 –…
China’s Silent Westward Colonialism
China has just finished celebrating the beginning of the Year of the Snake. Just like a snake, China has…
India-EU Negotiations Nearing A Breakthrough
European envoys in Delhi over the past few days have had their sights set on an ambitious goal: closing…
Does China’s Solution To The “Malacca Problem” Lie In Pakistan?
The “Malacca Problem” has been pervading the economic policy debate in China ever since it came to light in…
China And Myanmar: An Energy-Based Friendship
A stronger friendship with China may be flowing through the pipelines in Myanmar. Cast into doubt by recent events,…
China Avoiding Import Duties By Producing In Africa
In a typical case of unexpected results, the Africa Grown and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is turning out to be…
The Patient Diplomacy That Seduced India
The decision handed down by the Supreme Court of Kerala was not taken for granted. The 15-day leave granted…
After The CCP Congress
The conclusions of the XVIII Congress of the Chinese Communist Party have disappointed those who were under the illusion…
China: A Growth Model In Crisis
What will be the impact of XI Jinping’s new leadership on China’s development model? The answer hinges more on…
China Silent Over Pope’s Resignation
News of Pope Ratzinger stepping down barely registered in the Chinese media, which was dominated by the celebrations of…