While economic diplomacy is the mainstay, China’s maritime presence in the Middle East is also growing and together these support a clear and strong political message on China’s domestic and foreign policy interests that countries in the region are reluctant to contest.
Monthly Archives: May 2019
China and National Security – the BJP’s 2019 Election Manifesto
What does the election manifesto of the Bharatiya Janata Party say about China in national security terms?
Listing Masood Azhar as Global Terrorist: China Helps India to a Pyrrhic Victory
The eventual listing of Masood Azhar as an international terrorist at the UN is as much a ‘big diplomatic win’ for China as for India – after all, Beijing prevented New Delhi from achieving the objective for ten years.
China and National Security – the Congress’ 2019 Election Manifesto
What does the election manifesto of the Indian National Congress say about China in national security terms?
The Second BRI Forum: Signaling Change?
The political, social and security implications do not look pretty for countries participating in the BRI. New Delhi might, however, consider if absolute opposition to the BRI is ultimately doing either its relationship with China or its own global image any long-term good.
Thinking about China in India 