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Silk Road Economic Belt
August 31, 2016
3 Years on, Where Does China’s Silk Road Stand?
By Shannon Tiezzi
A look at the successes and complications of Xi’s signature project.
June 11, 2016
China’s Vice Premier Promotes Silk Road Economic Belt on 4-Country Tour
By Peter Bittner
Zhang Gaoli sought to drum up interest in the ambitious trade and infrastructure network in the Caucasus.
May 24, 2016
China Pushes One Belt, One Road in Central Asia
By Catherine Putz
Beijing's belt fits with Kazakhstan's sunny path, but questions remain on its compatibility with the EEU.
March 10, 2016
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.
January 09, 2016
Cultural Rifts and Horse Penis Jokes
By Catherine Putz
Also, Tajikistan in the Saudi Arabia-Iran split and the Silk Road’s revival; weekend reads.
December 16, 2015
Is China's 'Belt and Road' a Strategy?
By Xie Tao
When is a strategy not a strategy?
November 26, 2015
China's 'Belt and Road' Reaches Europe
By Shannon Tiezzi
China will build railways and ports in Central and Eastern Europe as part of its "Silk Road Economic Belt."
October 28, 2015
China's Big Week for European Diplomacy
By Shannon Tiezzi
China will host the leaders of Germany and France less than two weeks after Xi's visit to the U.K.
October 16, 2015
How Europe Should Approach the EEU (and Russia)
By Liudmila Filippova and Inna Veleva
The EEU is an opportunity for Europe to engage with Eurasia -- and mend ties with Russia.
October 13, 2015
China’s Silk Road Takes to the Air
By Bochen Han
China’s “Belt and Road” is also being forged through airports.
October 10, 2015
Is This China’s Eurasian Century?
By Xie Tao
China's response to the U.S. pivot to Asia -- a "march west" -- faces serious hurdles.
October 03, 2015
China's 'Protracted War' in Xinjiang
By Shannon Tiezzi
One of China's top leaders preaches stability and ethnic unity in Xinjiang, even as news of more violence emerges.