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String of Pearls
Sri Lanka Faces a Human Rights Curveball from China
China made an unexpected comment about Sri Lanka’s human rights record. What does that really mean?
Can China Resist “Hegemonism” in Middle East?
Beijing’s growing power and interests in the Persian Gulf will tempt it to embrace hegemonism.
Don’t Worry About China’s String of Pearls….Yet
China may have strategic designs in the Indian Ocean but bringing them to fruition will be tough.
China Makes Play For Iran’s Chabahar Port
Financing updates to Iran’s Persian Gulf port would significantly strengthen China’s position in the Middle East.
Red Star Over the Indian Ocean?
” one contact with a suspected Chinese submarine took place 90 km from Indian soil in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.”
Gwadar and the "String of Pearls"
“India should keep watch while holding its fears in check. The sky may fall — but not today.”
Should India Fear China's Navy?
There’s a lot of sensationalism over China’s navy. Regardless, India needs its own AirSea Battle concept.
China Base a Threat to India Navy?
News that China is considering a Seychelles offer of a base for its ships means a new strategic headache for India’s military planners.
How to Track China’s Naval Dreams
Is the talk around the port of Gwadar a sign that China is considering a string of pearls strategy? Anti-air missile batteries will be the first sign.
Is China Planning String of Pearls?
Does China have an Indian Ocean ‘String of Pearls’ strategy? Policymakers are likely keeping options open.
India Navy Plans Sub Buys
Worried by China’s naval rise in the Indian Ocean, India looks to Project-75.