China, Central Asia Strengthen Trade and Security Ties at 6th Almaty Meeting
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The 6th Central Asia-China foreign ministers’ meeting focused on trade, cooperation, and global challenges in Almaty.
The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC): Reality or Myth?
![IMEC, launched at the G20 Summit, aims to counter China’s BRI and enhance global trade. But can it deliver on its promises, or is it just diplomatic posturing? [Image via Press Information Bureau, Prime Minister's Office, Government of India]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/India-Middle_East-Europe_Economics_Corridor-1024x661.webp)
IMEC, launched at the G20 Summit, aims to counter China’s BRI and enhance global trade. But can it deliver on its promises, or is it just diplomatic posturing?
Will China’s Vision of World Order Challenge Western Liberal Order?
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Will China’s vision of a new world order, shaped by its imperial past and Leninist ideals, challenge the Western liberal order?
Brazil and India Rejection of China’s BRI: What’s at Stake?
![What is truly at stake with the Brazil and India rejection of China’s BRI—will this mark a turning point in China’s quest for global influence? [Image via PTI]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/PTI09-10-2023-000106B-0_1694333366292_1730205761205-1024x900.webp)
What is truly at stake with the Brazil and India rejection of China’s BRI—will this mark a turning point in China’s quest for global influence?
The Indian Ocean Battle No One’s Talking About!
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The Indian Ocean is more than just water—it’s the strategic heartbeat of global trade and power struggles between world powers.
India’s Strategic Bet on Chabahar Port
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India’s Chabahar Port deal with Iran strains US ties. Can India balance its strategic US partnership and regional ambitions with Iran?
Crossroads of Power: Decoding CPEC Geopolitics
Attacks on Chinese in Pakistan aren’t new. Baloch separatists with a long history of unrest target CPEC. Who’s behind the recent surge? Could external actors be fueling tensions?