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Five Years Later: Reviewing China's Belt and Road Initiative

By Ankit Panda

September 15, 2018

Is China's Belt and Road Initiative running into growing pains?

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May 25, 2018

The New Silk Road Is Old: Why You Should Ignore Belt and Road Initiative Maps

Looking for good publications on the Belt and Road Initiative? Ignore the ones with maps. (Well, maybe not all.)

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The New Silk Road Is Old: Why You Should Ignore Belt and Road Initiative Maps

May 18, 2017

Silk Purses from Sows’ Ears: Russian Railways and the Pig Market Silk Road Stimulus

Win-win cooperation will net oligarchs billions, but the average Russian very little.

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Silk Purses from Sows’ Ears: Russian Railways and the Pig Market Silk Road Stimulus

May 11, 2017

The Real Trouble With China’s Belt and Road

Though Beijing has made inroads in addressing some concerns, the true structural challenges for the initiative remain.

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The Real Trouble With China’s Belt and Road

May 01, 2017

The Silk Roads, Past and Future

If China’s ambitious initiative can recapture the magic of the ancient Silk Roads, it will change the world.

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The Silk Roads, Past and Future

March 24, 2017

Will Central Asia Water Wars Derail China's Silk Road?

China needs to be wary of a looming water crisis in Central Asia.

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Will Central Asia Water Wars Derail China's Silk Road?

November 23, 2016

Trade Connectivity: The Missing Link in the Belt and Road

China’s Central Asia plans need more than infrastructure if they are to reach their potential.

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Trade Connectivity: The Missing Link in the Belt and Road

September 26, 2016

China in Central Asia: Building Border Posts in Tajikistan

Dushanbe says Beijing will build 11 new posts along the Tajik-Afghan border.

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China in Central Asia: Building Border Posts in Tajikistan

August 31, 2016

3 Years on, Where Does China’s Silk Road Stand?

A look at the successes and complications of Xi’s signature project.

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3 Years on, Where Does China’s Silk Road Stand?

June 11, 2016

China’s Vice Premier Promotes Silk Road Economic Belt on 4-Country Tour

Zhang Gaoli sought to drum up interest in the ambitious trade and infrastructure network in the Caucasus.

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China’s Vice Premier Promotes Silk Road Economic Belt on 4-Country Tour

May 24, 2016

China Pushes One Belt, One Road in Central Asia

Beijing's belt fits with Kazakhstan's sunny path, but questions remain on its compatibility with the EEU.

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China Pushes One Belt, One Road in Central Asia

March 10, 2016

China’s Silk Road Belt Outpaces Russia’s Economic Union

Beijing’s economic endeavors in Central Asia are off to a better start than Russia’s. Don't expect that to damage ties.

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China’s Silk Road Belt Outpaces Russia’s Economic Union

January 09, 2016

Cultural Rifts and Horse Penis Jokes

Also, Tajikistan in the Saudi Arabia-Iran split and the Silk Road’s revival; weekend reads.

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Cultural Rifts and Horse Penis Jokes

December 16, 2015

Is China's 'Belt and Road' a Strategy?

When is a strategy not a strategy?

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Is China's 'Belt and Road' a Strategy?

November 26, 2015

China's 'Belt and Road' Reaches Europe

China will build railways and ports in Central and Eastern Europe as part of its "Silk Road Economic Belt."

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China's 'Belt and Road' Reaches Europe

October 28, 2015

China's Big Week for European Diplomacy

China will host the leaders of Germany and France less than two weeks after Xi's visit to the U.K.

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China's Big Week for European Diplomacy

October 16, 2015

How Europe Should Approach the EEU (and Russia)

The EEU is an opportunity for Europe to engage with Eurasia -- and mend ties with Russia.

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How Europe Should Approach the EEU (and Russia)

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