China’s Desires from Pakistan on January 13, 2024China desires Pakistan to have an unending trade surplus that benefits them. Beyond this, there may be some specific issues like Gwadar, but it is minor and less essential to Chinese plans in Pakistan or the rest of the world. Pakistan and China have had a cumulative trade deficit of about $90 billion since 2010. […]
Iran’s Entry in SCO on December 4, 2023The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) accepted Iran as a revolutionary development with far-reaching effects. As a counter to Western sanctions, Russia, China, Iran, and other countries are rewriting the laws of international economic interaction by fostering deeper ties. Iran is entering the SCO during a period of profound global shift. With Russia, China, and the […]
US-China Rivalry: A Zero-Sum Politics on November 25, 2023US-China relations do not need another lawyer. -Abigail Washburn The US-China rivalry is widespread across multiple fronts, with each seeing the other’s progress as a danger to their own. It creates a complicated zero-sum dynamic in which victories for one party are a defeat for the other. These tensions impede diplomatic efforts; affect international relations, […]