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New Silk Road
Why the Trump Administration’s Central Asia Strategy Improves Over Its Predecessors
By S. Frederick Starr and Svante Cornell
U.S. Central Asia policy has room to improve, but the Trump administration is steering things on the right track.
China’s Belt and Road: A Reality Check
By Richard Boucher
The Belt and Road makes China a player, but not the biggest nor the most dominant, in the game of international finance.
The New Silk Road Is Old: Why You Should Ignore Belt and Road Initiative Maps
By Krzysztof Iwanek
Looking for good publications on the Belt and Road Initiative? Ignore the ones with maps. (Well, maybe not all.)
China: A ‘Strategic’ Threat?
By Amitai Etzioni
The Pentagon’s latest National Defense Strategy rests on some shaky assumptions.
Why Afghanistan Should Join CPEC
By Anurag Ram Chandran
Trilateral cooperation between Afghanistan, China, and Pakistan on the Belt and Road would benefit all three states.
Decoding Central Asia: What’s Next for the US Administration?
By Michał Romanowski
A secure and stable Central Asia is in the interest of the United States.
Why China Is Interested in Ukraine
By Olena Mykal
While many countries would like to be part of the Silk Road route, China has a strategic interest in Ukraine.
China’s Silk Road Belt Outpaces Russia’s Economic Union
By Catherine Putz
Beijing’s economic endeavors in Central Asia are off to a better start than Russia’s. Don't expect that to damage ties.
Can China’s New Silk Road Save the Greek Economy?
By Gian Luca Atzori
China’s massive project has enormous implications for Greece, and Europe.
China’s European Century
By Tilman Pradt
A Wikistrat crowdsourced simulation
America’s Society Is Wealthier Than China’s – And It Doesn’t Matter
By Christopher A. McNally and Denny Roy
The large gap in private wealth has limited significance.
Western Europe Is Missing the Boat on China’s Silk Road
By Sarah Lain
The opportunity is there, but will Western Europe seize it?
Tajik Leader in China, Building Roads
By Catherine Putz
Dushanbe needs Chinese investment to fix its deteriorating highway system.
China: A Solution in the Middle East?
By David Lai and Noah Lingwall
China’s growing presence and lack of baggage could make it an effective player in the troubled region.
Eurasian Silk Road Union: Towards a Russia-China Consensus?
By Alexander Gabuev
The recent summit has gone a long way to confirming the Russia-China rapprochement.
Unequal Partners: China and Russia in Eurasia
By Anita Inder Singh
China and Russia are stepping up their collaboration, even as they compete for regional primacy.
Central Asia’s Future: Three Powers, Three Visions
By Jeffrey Mankoff and Richard Ghiasy
China, Russia and the U.S. each have visions to connect Central Asia with the rest of Eurasia.
China: A Bump in the Silk Road
By Cory Bender and James Chen
China’s grand plans for the region could be derailed without a change in approach.
The Case for Stronger India-China Economic Relations
By Ram Kumar Jha and Saurabh Kumar
Can Modi’s recent visit help India and China fulfill the bilateral economic potential?
China’s Growing Presence in Georgia
By Michael Cecire
China looks set to become a genuine player in Georgia and the South Caucasus.
China’s Grand Plan for Pakistan’s Infrastructure
By Jack Detsch
President Xi Jinping has inked a deal with Islamabad that could provide Beijing with direct access to the Indian Ocean.
An 'All Weather' Encounter: China's Xi Jinping Heads to Pakistan
By Ankit Panda
Chinese President Xi Jinping will head to Pakistan next week. What's on the agenda?
Just How Far Would China Go to Protect Its Citizens?
By Benjamin Shook
Recent crises raise some interesting questions about the strength of China’s non-interventionist principles.
What Is the US Policy for Central Asia?
By Casey Michel
A senior State Department official outlines Washington’s current policy for the region.
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