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A First: India Begins Military Exercises With 17 African Countries

A First: India Begins Military Exercises With 17 African Countries

By Ankit Panda
AFINDEX-19 underscores India’s growing military-to-military ties with a range of African states.
China Backs Egypt's UNESCO Leadership Bid While the US Withdraws Completely

China Backs Egypt's UNESCO Leadership Bid While the US Withdraws Completely

By Charlotte Gao
Beijing has made a smart move, dropping its UNESCO leadership bid to back Egypt at a "critical juncture."

The Egypt-North Korea Connection

The Egypt-North Korea Connection

By Samuel Ramani
Cairo remains one of Pyongyang’s leading trade partners in the Arab world.

The Cairo-Astana Connection: Egypt’s Sisi Starts Asia Tour in Kazakhstan

The Cairo-Astana Connection: Egypt’s Sisi Starts Asia Tour in Kazakhstan

By Catherine Putz
Nothing substantive came from the single day visit, but an interesting historical footnote was brought up.

Will Egypt Join the Eurasian Economic Union?

Will Egypt Join the Eurasian Economic Union?

By Catherine Putz
The short answer is no, and that’s not even what is being discussed.
Never Say Never: What if Egypt Did Close the Suez Canal?

Never Say Never: What if Egypt Did Close the Suez Canal?

The economic and military effects of the Suez’s closure would reverberate throughout Asia and the West.

In Egypt Crisis, Russia Sees Opportunity

In Egypt Crisis, Russia Sees Opportunity

Putin reportedly offered Egypt’s military all of Russia’s military facilities, and proposed joint exercises.

Why is China Dithering While Cairo Burns?

Why is China Dithering While Cairo Burns?

Events in Egypt are proving to be every bit as complicated for Beijing as they are for the US.

Women in International Politics: An Essential Element

Women in International Politics: An Essential Element

A wave of democratization is sweeping the globe – but women are being left out at precisely the moment when their voices are needed most.

R.I.P. Containment

R.I.P. Containment

Why global commerce, modern telecommunications, social media and modern international politics have conspired to put to rest a faded strategy.

What Burma Says About Egypt

What Burma Says About Egypt

Fears over a democratic Egypt under the Muslim Brotherhood miss the point about a real democracy. For a more promising example of progress, eyes should be turned east.

Sumo's First African Star

Sumo's First African Star

Egyptian Abdelrahman Ahmed Shaalan is the first African sumo wrestler in Japan. Can he make an impact?

When Football Meets Politics

When Football Meets Politics

It would be nice if football was separate from politics. In Asia as in elsewhere, though, that’s not the case.

India Still Quiet on Egypt

India Still Quiet on Egypt

If India is to fulfill its great power aspirations, it needs to have something to say on events in Egypt and Syria.

China’s Arab Spring Cyber Lessons

China’s Arab Spring Cyber Lessons

The Arab Spring has offered some useful pointers for countries such as China about what works in suppressing dissent — and what is counterproductive.

How China Sees Middle East

How China Sees Middle East

The US and Israel will be the big losers from the Arab Spring, while Egypt will be a winner, say Chinese analysts.

India’s Arab Spring Opportunity

India’s Arab Spring Opportunity

New Delhi has a golden opportunity to assist in supporting democratic regimes in the Arab World. It’s in its own interests to seize this chance.

How Iran Defeated Obama

How Iran Defeated Obama

The US is making a mistake in demonising Iran, says Patrick Seale. Obama should have seized the chance to engage.

Why Jasmine Died in China

Why Jasmine Died in China

Fear, lack of information and a government crackdown killed the chances of a Jasmine Revolution here.

Indonesia and Egypt's Democracy

Indonesia and Egypt's Democracy

Egypt is said to have turned to Indonesia to help organise polls. There are some remarkable parallels between them.

How Jasmine Looks to Chinese

How Jasmine Looks to Chinese

Few in China actually know about the Jasmine rallies called for each Sunday in Beijing’s Wangfujing.

Why India Can’t Ignore Libya

Why India Can’t Ignore Libya

Democracy might help curb revolution in India, but its leadership must still learn from uprisings in the Arab world.

China Cracks Down Over Jasmine

China Cracks Down Over Jasmine

A big show of police force in major cities follows Internet calls for a Chinese Jasmine Revolution.

Living in a Despot’s Walled Garden

Living in a Despot’s Walled Garden

North Korea’s development of a walled garden ‘app’ is only the most extreme example of what governments may do to restrict web access.

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