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Newspaper Article by Amna Ejaz Rafi 22/10/2024

Targeting CPEC: Points To Ponder

On October 6, a convoy of Chinese employees was attacked by terrorists near the Karachi airport. A vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (VBIED) was used for the attack which claimed the lives of two Chinese engineers. The Chinese engineers were part of the…

Newspaper Article by Amna Ejaz Rafi 09/12/2023

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BRI and its flagship project CPEC

In an age where the digital realm has evolved into a theater of strategic importance, a significant and meticulously planned diplomatic endeavor unfolded when high-ranking defense officials from the United States and China converged at the Pentagon for a momentous cybersecurity summit…

Newspaper Article by Noureen Akhtar 25/09/2023

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Bridging The Digital Chasm: A Deep Dive Into US-China Cybersecurity Talks – OpEd

In an age where the digital realm has evolved into a theater of strategic importance, a significant and meticulously planned diplomatic endeavor unfolded when high-ranking defense officials from the United States and China converged at the Pentagon for a momentous cybersecurity summit…

Newspaper Article by Amna Ejaz Rafi 09/03/2023

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Violence is not an answer

The assassination of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, on 31 October 1984, led to a massacre of Sikhs — still remembered as one of the darkest chapters of history by Sikhs. Tracing the background of the anti-Sikh riots, in June the same year,…

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Indian Dreams Of El Dorado

The term ‘Asian century’ is a synecdoche of the ascendancy of China, India, and other countries of the region in political and economic affairs of the international system. India constitutes a predominant facet of this neologism. The greatness of Indian economy was…

Newspaper Article by Noor ul Ain 20/01/2023

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U.S.-China Strategic Competition and the Resulting Arms Race in South Asia

In recent years, Washington has described China as its “greatest strategic competitor” and adopted a more aggressive policy to counter Beijing’s growing influence. While U.S. domestic audiences have largely applauded Washington’s more assertive stance, escalating tensions between the United States and China threaten to…

Newspaper Article by Amna Ejaz Rafi 14/11/2022

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Evolving power dynamics

China has established its footprints in the Indo-Pacific region while the US is trying to retain its stronghold. Other emerging players like Japan, Australia and India, as part of alliances, are also trying to gain influence in the region. The interests of…

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Chinese modernization agenda offers hope for the world

The election of Xi Jinping as the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) is a vindication of the Party's confidence in his leadership. The 20th National Congress of the CPC has taken place at a crucial time in international…

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Why are Dual Circulation and the YREB Vital for China and Beyond?

On November 14th, Chinese President Xi Jinping called for further development of the 2016 Yangtze River Economic Belt (YREB) Development Plan which is based on Beijing's 'dual circulation strategy.' The need to implement the YREB was necessitated over rising tensions with the Trump…

Newspaper Article by Amna Ejaz Rafi 14/05/2019

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President Widodo’s Lead in Presidential Race

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-47943905 Indonesia went for local, provincial, legislative and presidential elections on 17 April 2019. 300,000 candidates contested for 20,528 seats across 34 provinces. Nearly, 193 million people casted their vote. It is for the first time that voting on such massive scale is…

Targeting CPEC: Points To Ponder

BRI and its flagship project CPEC

Bridging The Digital Chasm: A Deep Dive Into US-China Cybersecurity Talks – OpEd

Violence is not an answer

Indian Dreams Of El Dorado

U.S.-China Strategic Competition and the Resulting Arms Race in South Asia

Evolving power dynamics

Chinese modernization agenda offers hope for the world

Why are Dual Circulation and the YREB Vital for China and Beyond?

President Widodo’s Lead in Presidential Race

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