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China Looks to Play More Active Role in Horn of Africa Conflicts

China Looks to Play More Active Role in Horn of Africa Conflicts

By Shannon Tiezzi
Just after his visit to Eritrea, Foreign Minister Wang Yi announced the creation of special envoy post for the region, presumably to address the Tigray war.

What Ethiopia’s Ethnic Unrest Means for China

What Ethiopia’s Ethnic Unrest Means for China

By Austin Bodetti
China's massive investments in Ethiopia give it a lot to lose amid renewed sectarian violence.
Through Eritrea, China Quietly Makes Inroads Near the Red Sea

Through Eritrea, China Quietly Makes Inroads Near the Red Sea

By Austin Bodetti
China is finding an eager partner in Eritrea, an autocratic state generally overlooked entirely by world powers.

The X Factor in China-UAE Relations: The Horn of Africa

The X Factor in China-UAE Relations: The Horn of Africa

By Samuel Ramani
From port competition to the Somaliland issue, China and the UAE's conflicting interests in the region are not easy to reconcile.

From Sea to Space: India and France Deepen Security Cooperation

From Sea to Space: India and France Deepen Security Cooperation

By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Outer space and maritime security featured prominently during the French president’s India visit this week.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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China Burnishes Anti-Piracy Credentials Without Clarifying Possible Use of Lethal Force

China Burnishes Anti-Piracy Credentials Without Clarifying Possible Use of Lethal Force

By Ankit Panda
The Chinese Ministry of National Defense clarified the extent of the Chinese Navy's anti-piracy operations in the Indian Ocean.

Chinese Anti-Piracy and the Global Maritime Commons

Chinese Anti-Piracy and the Global Maritime Commons

By Matthew G. Minot-Scheuermann
As Chinese maritime influence grows, it raises questions for the commercial maritime community.
China's Naval Plans for Djibouti: A Road, a Belt, or a String of Pearls?

China's Naval Plans for Djibouti: A Road, a Belt, or a String of Pearls?

By Rob Edens
As China looks to Djibouti, it may be apparent that Beijing's "peaceful rise" is showing its claws.

Unearthing Arabia: The Archaeological Adventures of Wendell Phillips

Unearthing Arabia: The Archaeological Adventures of Wendell Phillips

By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
The Diplomat's Akhilesh Pillalamarri reflects on Wendell Philips' career and the heritage of the ancient Middle-East.

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