CHINA STUDIES
China Studies as a whole brings into perspective the rising power’s mounting economic, military and diplomatic clout that certainly has the aptitude to either overturn or sustain the current contemporary world order. The Center broadly examines China’s international strategic thinking and conduct, foreign and security policy, and the impact of domestic politics and economy on China’s foreign relations. It further addresses China’s emergence in the face of the world in flux, domestic politics, economy, society, culture, People’s Liberation Army and Tibet Autonomous Region and most importantly her engagement with each of South Asian country.
ARTICLES
China’s Grand Strategy to Achieve Outer Space Leadership
China will utilize its advantages in space for diplomatic influence, especially through its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) with a membership spanning countries in Africa, Latin America, Europe, to include NATO members like Italy and Greece.
Unveiling Tibetan Factor in Sino-Indian Relations
Tibet issue has not been acute one among Indian policymakers for the last decade but the recent trend reveals the rising interest in TAR including the possibility of playing 'The Tibet card’ as a diplomatic push in bilateral talks.
Beijing’s SCS Dilemma: Nan zhongguohai or “Nanhai”
The overall consensus in Beijing regarding the presence of USS Ronald Reagan and USS Nimitz in SCS seems to dismiss any real or potential threat of war associated with the US move.
Diplomatic Double Speak and Chinese Foreign Policy
In order to have a better understanding of Chinese foreign policy, what becomes pertinent therefore is the need to understand the double speak in the Chinese state’s, the Chinese media’s and Chinese military’s statements.
China-Maldives Relations under President Solih
Solih administration seems to have adopted a practical approach towards China and India compared to the Yameen administration and it is likely to benefit from it.
Hong Kong and its Identity Crisis
Chinese leaders internationalised Hong Kong’s issue first, then Britain and many other governments came to support it, including the US government and the EU.
Rise of China – Threat to Democracy or Economy?
The rise of China is a threat to many countries around the world, not because of its political system but due to its economic model. It is the time that this aspect is accepted overtly instead of making the rivalry sound political.
China in Myanmar: An Incremental Foothold Over a Geostrategic Hinge Point
China under President Xi unified its scattered infrastructural forays across continents under the BRI network, in covert pursuance of global dominance.