In 1962, after a brief and intense war with India, China captured thousands of Indian soldiers. Among them were 700 Gorkha soldiers from Nepal, who were treated better than the others. China did this to show that Nepal and China were “brothers.” In fact, China even offered to send the
During the SCO Summit in Islamabad, Russia’s Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin highlighted the importance of Mongolia’s “Steppe Road” project. He said that the cooperation between Russia, China, and Mongolia could shape a new global power structure. So, what exactly is Mongolia’s ambitious Steppe Road initiative, and why is it so
President Putin recently made a bold claim: the Russian Far East will be vital for the future of the country. But why? Let’s take a closer look. A Land Full of Riches The Russian Far East is a massive region, covering nearly 41% of the country’s landmass. To put that
The United States is playing a dangerous game of escalating tensions, consistent with its history of engaging in wars. A critical part of this strategy involves destabilizing Bangladesh, which plays a key role in the shifting global alliances that challenge American influence. The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) The Belt
In 2024, nine of the world’s ten busiest ports are in Asia, highlighting a major shift in global trade. Once, most Asian exports went beyond the region, but now about 60% stay within Asia. This change is driven by deeper regional integration and supply chain shifts. China, with seven of
Argentina is trapped in $44 billion of IMF odious debt taken on by corrupt right-wing regimes. Seeking alternatives to US hegemony, President Alberto Fernández traveled to Russia and China, forming an alliance with the Eurasian powers, joining the Belt and Road Initiative.
There’s a lot of talk about the US China trade war, but while you’re looking over here a conflict between the two giants is brewing over in Pakistan. The conflict is about global dominance and Pakistan’s financial security is hanging in the balance. If China succeeds it could be on
