
China’s quest for global dominance is audacious but fraught
How the Belt and Road Initiative and strategic alliances are reshaping the world order.
How the Belt and Road Initiative and strategic alliances are reshaping the world order.
Both countries are poised to finalize a mutually beneficial trade agreement, with discussions expected to conclude later in the year.
One of the most significant factors shaping the economy in recent months has been the slowdown in GDP growth during the fourth quarter of 2024.
The activists, many of whom were key figures in Hong Kong’s opposition movement, were prosecuted for their involvement in unofficial primaries ahead of the 2020 legislative elections.
The country’s human rights record and reliance on oil and gas raises concerns about its commitment to climate goals.
Both situations will result in reduced Western influence, complicating efforts to maintain a balanced, rules-based international order.
By simulating blockades, China aims to demonstrate its military capability to isolate and potentially invade Taiwan if the need arises.
Tensions between Muslims and Hindus in Bangladesh have boiled over in the past, including violent clashes across the country in 2021.
Some argue that China’s primary interest lies in securing its economic and strategic interests in the Middle East.
The deepening ties between India and Russia could reshape regional and global politics.