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The Lapis Lazuli Corridor
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Turkey’s push for greater influence in Central Asia
Professor Stefan Hedlund
Professor Stefan Hedlund

Turkey sees an opportunity to build its influence in the Turkic nations of Central Asia. Its growing importance as an energy hub, its tightening alliance with Azerbaijan and recent developments in the Middle East all make this an attractive strategic move for Ankara. But it is not without dangers, as it is certain to butt heads with other powers in the region, namely China, Russia and Iran.

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New opportunities 2021: Accelerated change in sub-Saharan Africa

In some parts of the world, Covid-19 set off new economic or political trends. In sub-Saharan Africa, the pandemic sped up those that were already in place. Indebted countries are sinking deeper in debt, but Africa’s technological leapfrogging also accelerated. Perhaps most importantly, China’s influence on the continent is set ...
African and Middle Eastern countries with warming or normalized relations with Israel
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New Opportunities 2021: Cautious optimism in the Middle East

As 2021 begins, there is room for hope in the Middle East: economies look set to rebound and the ongoing normalization process between Arab states and Israel holds the potential to usher in a new era of peace. Yet there are plenty of actors who would benefit from further chaos ...
 Ambassador Zvi Mazel
Ambassador Zvi Mazel
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China prepares for a storm

China’s recent moves to secure supply chains, win over allies and beef up its military made it clear that it saw conflict with the West as a possibility. Now, its new five-year plan will develop policies meant to insulate it from the possible negative effects of the great power competition. ...
 Prince Michael of Liechtenstein
Prince Michael of Liechtenstein
A map explaining why India is wary of China’s Belt and Road Initiative and its mari-time component
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India, a handicapped giant

Faced with China’s emerging hegemony in Asia, India is striving to defend its regional power status. New Delhi’s strategy is to invest in defense, align its policies with the United States and expand its regional alliances. However, it is increasingly concerned with becoming contained by China.
 Prince Michael of Liechtenstein
Prince Michael of Liechtenstein
Countries and regions with Portuguese as an official language
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Portugal is key to China’s Euro-African strategy

Like a white knight, China stepped in after Portugal’s 2011 bankruptcy with billions of dollars in investment. After centuries of trade and cultural exchange, it helped the relationship between the two countries flourish. Now China sees Portugal as a crucial cog in its strategy to exert influence and expand trade ...
 Anonymous GIS Expert
Anonymous GIS Expert

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China’s Belt and Road Initiative

China’s Belt and Road Initiative
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (II)

The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (II)
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (I)

The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (I)

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BRI rebooted
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BRI rebooted

The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) was supposed to make China dominant in Eurasia, but pushback from the United States and regional opposition have forced Beijing to rethink its strategy. Gain insight and context on The Belt and Road Initiative with this special offer.
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Russia's power play
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Russia's power play

Constrained by internal rivalries, a weak economy and more powerful neighbors, Russia has discovered cheap but effective techniques to protect its interests and remain a global player. Gain insight and context on Russia’s power play with this special offer.
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Southeast Asia and China
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Southeast Asia and China

Southeast Asia has emerged as the Asian epicenter of the United States-China great power competition. At the same time, several other outside players are also competing there, including Japan, India and Europe. Gain insight on our experts’ scenarios for the region with this special offer.
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