May 2, 2019 | Astute News

PM Khan Made Progress on CPEC+ at the BRI Forum

May 2, 2019

Far from the failure that some people have portrayed PM Khan’s participation in the BRI Forum as being, the Pakistani leader actually made progress on CPEC+ through his meetings with his Ethiopian and…

The New Silk Roads Reach the Next Level

May 2, 2019

Opinion

The Belt and Road Forum in Beijing was a graphic demonstration of how tactical adjustments are essential to enhance the appeal of a complex overall strategy. Talk about a turbo-charged 4.0 version of …

Daesh’s New Territories

May 2, 2019

Opinion

The liberation of the zone administered by Daesh as a state does not mean the end of this jihadist organisation. Indeed, while Daesh is a creation of the NATO Intelligence services, it represents an i…

Sri Lanka: US-Saudi Terror Targets China’s Allies

May 2, 2019

Opinion

As predicted, the Sri Lankan Easter Day blasts which killed hundreds and injured hundreds more – have been connected to the so-called “Islamic State” (ISIS). US Ambassador to Sri Lanka – Alaina Teplit…

Iran rejects All Negotiations But Signals Domestic Differences

May 2, 2019

Opinion

Despite the positive approach by Iran Foreign Minister Jawad Zarif proposing a humanitarian exchange of prisoners between Washington and Tehran (in an attempt to break the stalemate and ease the curre…

The US-NATO Alliance Has Georgia on Its Mind

May 2, 2019

Opinion

The US-NATO alliance is determined to encircle Russia more tightly, and Georgia wants to help it do so, Brian Cloughley writes. Britain’s Daily Express newspaper is a bizarre publication that speciali…

Trump’s Arms Proposal Is Really All About the Space Race

May 2, 2019

Opinion

There’s nothing that anyone can argue about in principle concerning the spirit behind Trump’s arms proposal, but peel back a few strategic layers and it becomes clear that it’s really all about the Sp…

50 Years On, the World, and Not Just France, Still Misses Charles de Gaulle

May 2, 2019

Opinion

French President Charles de Gaulle stepped down 50 years ago this week after his proposals for constitutional reform were defeated in a national referendum. What we could do with a leader like the 'Ge…