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.
China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) connecting Xinjiang to Pakistan's ports, has advanced infrastructure projects but faces hurdles like debt concerns, security threats, and geopolitical tensions, requiring strong management, local engagement, and political stability for success ...
PM K.P. Sharma Oli's December 2024 visit to China strengthened Nepal-China ties under the Belt and Road Initiative, focusing on infrastructure, trade, and regional connectivity to boost Nepal's socio-economic development ...
While Riyadh's indecision has sparked debate over its motives and potential U.S. pressure, it highlights broader challenges for BRICS in managing expansion and geopolitical complexities ...
China's role as the upper riparian, controlling much of Asia's water resources, complicates collaboration, particularly with India, due to geopolitical tensions and a lack of institutional cooperation ...
The declared agreement for normalizing the Indo-China border disputes marks a hopeful moment, but it must be viewed cautiously as it comes with ‘hope’ as it is expected to offer India a chance to stabilize its border and focus on other pressing issues ...
The border pact between India and China is seen as a very ‘positive’ development in a frozen atmosphere due to the long-standing nature of the conflict but certain questions loom over the agreement's compliance ...
The conflict has evolved beyond maritime disputes to include aerial confrontations, with US involvement adding another layer of complexity and raising the stakes of potential miscalculation. ...
China-Russia cooperation has not worked well for BRI because of their competitive goals of interests in Central Asia that hinders the broader goal of regionalization of these states itself ...
The announcement of Global Development Compact by India presents an opportunity to the Global South countries to work to achieve its policy objectives and outcome of achieving growth and development ...
The Brahmaputra River Controversy: China's Mega Dam Plan ...
Given the Brahmaputra dam’s strategic placement and the river’s importance for millions downstream, this project must be viewed not only as an energy initiative but also as a geopolitical maneuver ...