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OBOR
Building Collapse an Ill-Omen for Kazakh EXPO 2017
By Catherine Putz
Also, a lucrative apartment sale in Manhattan and China’s Central Asian belt.
China and Sri Lanka: Between a Dream and a Nightmare
By Jeff M. Smith
Colombo is realizing the unintended strategic consequences of closer ties with Beijing.
Can China's Ambitious OBOR Mesh With Russian Plans in Eurasia?
By Cholpon Orozobekova
Russia realizes the importance of partnership with China, but remains suspicious and cautious.
China, Sri Lankan Set to Finalize Agreements For Hambantota Port Phase 2
By Ankit Panda
China and Sri Lanka are expected to move forward on Hambantota port in November 2016.
The Belt and Road: Beyond Geopolitics and Development
By Catherine Putz
Political economy, terrorism narratives for state gain, and historical memory; recommended reads.
China, Iran, and 'One Belt, One Road'
By Hamzah Rifaat
Will Iran become drawn into China's 'One Belt, One Road' orbit in Pakistan?
The G20: Another Step Down China's Road to Global Leadership
By Antoine Duquennoy
The G20 summit is not enough to prove China as a global leader, but it's a step in the right direction.
Where Does Afghanistan Fit in China’s Belt and Road?
By Zabihullah Mudabber
Afghanistan can be a hub for the OBOR project, but Kabul needs to capitalize on the potential benefits.
Georgia: The Key to China's 'Belt and Road'
By Revaz Topuria
Georgia has become a major hub for China's Silk Road plans, despite being left out entirely in the early stages.
How a Greek Port Became a Chinese ‘Dragon Head’
By Andreea Brînză
The Greek port of Piraeus has become the first pillar of China’s new Maritime Silk Road in Europe.
What Do the Panama Papers Reveal About China?
By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, the Great Firewall under fire, OBOR, and China picking up Russia's slack in Kyrgyzstan. Friday China links.
A Blueprint for China's Neighborhood Diplomacy
By Xue Li and Zheng Yuwen
China is emphasizing neighborhood diplomacy, but how to actually carry it out?