Tag: China
China to not join sanctions against Russia
China will not be joining in sanctions by the West against Russia, the country’s banking and insurance regulator announced."As far as financial sanctions are...
Desperately Seeking Legitimacy
As the New Year dawns, a financially hamstrung Taliban regime struggles to both gain international legitimacy and the funds needed to survive. Will it succeed?
UNCERTAIN FUTURE
The course of US-Pakistan relations will be determined by some clear-cut policy options
Ganging up on China
Given the schism in France’s relationship with the US over the submarine issue, will the latter succeed in combining European and regional instruments to address the Chinese challenge?
Corridor of Peace
Pakistan and China are open to the idea of the Taliban-led Afghanistan joining themultibillion-dollar CPEC project
The Chinese Dream
This book comes at a time when one of the largest political parties of the world, the Communist Party of China (CCP) reaches an...
Should Pakistanis be concerned because of the Afghan Taliban takeover?
Defying all the odds, the Afghan Taliban have been able to roar back into Kabul without a fight. But concerns remain whether they will be able to bring stability and peace in Afghanistan, especially when they face a hostile international environment. What does the Taliban victory in Afghanistan mean for Pakistan?
Options for Pakistan
The writer is a former defence minister and defence secretary. He has held major command positions in the Pakistan Army.
US-China Rivalry: Impact on South Asia
US’s messy withdrawal from Afghanistan, the humiliating collapse of the US propped up Ghani Government and the Afghan National Army, and the subsequent spectacular capture of power by the Taliban has further strengthened China’s position in the region.
Freedom First, Foremost
Freedom is a tender plant; it needs nursing and constant vigilance.” Today, the Independence Day message of Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah from 1959 resonates louder...