Corridors of Power: BRI, IMEC, and the Contest for the Emerging World Order
The rivalry between China’s BRI and IMEC is reshaping global geopolitics around the control of strategic corridors and supply chains.
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A Game-Changer on the Iran Border
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The UAE’s exit from OPEC marks a strategic turning point reflecting a structural transformation in global oil markets.
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Between Chokepoints and Corridors: Connectivity, Competition, and the Future of Emerging World Order
Great power rivalry now unfolds through control of trade routes and infrastructure, where connectivity equals both power and vulnerability.
Running on Fumes: Africa’s Competing Gas Pipelines and the Race to Reach Europe
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China-Gwadar-Africa Corridor: A Route to Blue Economy
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What “Board of Peace” Offer to the World?
China’s refusal to join the “Board of Peace” highlights the clash between a U.S.-led initiative and support for UN-centered multilateralism.
A Game-Changer on the Iran Border
Pakistan and Iran have recently launched a strategic land corridor transforming regional trade toward Central Asia.
The War in Iran and the Revival of the IMEC
The war in Iran is delaying the development of the IMEC, but a lasting weakening of Tehran could ultimately secure this strategic project.
The UAE’s Exit from OPEC and OPEC+: A Turning Point for Global Oil Markets
The UAE’s exit from OPEC marks a strategic turning point reflecting a structural transformation in global oil markets.
What Future Awaits the Port of Darwin?
The development of Darwin Port, managed by Chinese company Landbridge, is being reassessed amid rising tensions in Australia-China relations.