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Ethiopia
The Chinese Railways Remolding East Africa
By Nicholas Muller
Chinese-financed transport infrastructure projects are fundamentally changing connectivity in East Africa.
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Why the West Needs to Stop Complaining and Start Engaging China in Africa
March 20, 2018
Why the West Needs to Stop Complaining and Start Engaging China in Africa
China is here to stay, and Western and African countries alike should make the most of it.
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Why the West Needs to Stop Complaining and Start Engaging China in Africa
China and Ethiopia, Part 1: The Light Railway System
February 13, 2018
China and Ethiopia, Part 1: The Light Railway System
Time is ticking to repay Ethiopia's light rail debt, which is not going to be easy without making sufficient profit.
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China and Ethiopia, Part 1: The Light Railway System
Understanding China-Africa Relations
June 21, 2016
Understanding China-Africa Relations
"Even as public interest in China-Africa grows, the nature of the relationship changes, often overnight."
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Understanding China-Africa Relations
North Korea’s African Strategy
July 15, 2015
North Korea’s African Strategy
Pyongyang’s defense ties in Africa have been overlooked by the West.
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North Korea’s African Strategy
North Korean MH17 Scenario Extremely Unlikely
July 22, 2014
North Korean MH17 Scenario Extremely Unlikely
Despite the U.S. banning its aircraft from Pyongyang airspace, the chances of a DPRK missile attack are remote.
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North Korean MH17 Scenario Extremely Unlikely
In Africa, Li Keqiang Refutes Charge of Chinese ‘Neo-Colonialism’
May 13, 2014
In Africa, Li Keqiang Refutes Charge of Chinese ‘Neo-Colonialism’
The tone of Li's trip to Africa was carefully designed to hit back at accusations China is exploiting the continent.
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In Africa, Li Keqiang Refutes Charge of Chinese ‘Neo-Colonialism’
The Great Potash Power Play
August 23, 2013
The Great Potash Power Play
Critical to improving farm yields, potash is increasingly a strategic product for Asia’s largest economies.
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The Great Potash Power Play
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Touqir Hussain on Pakistan Foreign Policy Under Imran Khan
September 10, 2019
Touqir Hussain on Pakistan Foreign Policy Under Imran Khan
The Diplomat talks with Touqir Hussain on Imran Khan and his handling of Pakistan's foreign policy thus far.
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