Facing China’s irresistible rise all across the chessboard, and under relentless US pressure, the not exactly democratic EU leadership is on a backbreaking exercise to
Tag: New Silk Roads
Marco Polo Is Back in China – Again
President Xi Jinping is due to arrive in Italy for an official visit on March 22. The top theme of discussion will be the New
One Country, Two Sessions, Multiple Tweaks
Contrary to Western doom and gloom interpretations, China’s two sessions now taking place in Beijing offer a fascinating mix of realpolitik and soft power. Every year,
City of Xi’an and Why the New Chinese Silk Road Terrifies the West?
Snow is falling on the wide sidewalks of the historic city of Xi’an, but people don’t seem to be troubled by the bitter cold. One
How New Silk Roads Are Shaping Southwest Asia
Singapore, aiming high for the status of Asia’s unofficial capital, seems like the ideal venue for a conference to discuss how the Middle East could
How Astana Is Leading the Way in Central Asia
Kazakhstan sits at the heartland of the Great Game of the 21st century, which is all about Eurasia interconnectivity and integration. Astana is a member
The US “Leading From Behind” in Africa Lets Russia “Lead From the Front”
The Pentagon’s decision to downscale its footprint in Africa makes Russia’s military efforts there more important than ever. A Pentagon spokeswoman announced that the US
Constructive Criticisms of China’s Silk Road
Constructivism criticism from one’s own supporters is oftentimes the most effective way for a country, project, or global vision to improve its shortcomings before they
