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SAV Explainer: Sino-Japanese Strategic Competition in Bangladesh
On April 26, 2023, Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida signed a joint statement on a ‘strategic partnership’ in Tokyo, elevating Japanese-Bangladeshi ties to a new level. Less than two weeks later, Chinese Ambassador to…
Adjusting Pakistan’s Tech Sector Priorities
Editor’s Note: This piece originally appeared on The Diplomat and has been republished with permission from the editors. In a series of statements, top government officials have predicted optimistic figures for Pakistan’s future information technology (IT) exports. The former minister…
Islamabad at a Critical Juncture: Pakistan Must Prioritize Its Ties to Saudi Arabia
Islamabad and Riyadh have a history of strong ties largely due to religious linkages, similar historic foreign policy orientations, shared strategic interests, and economic dependencies. Pakistan’s economy is dependent on Saudi Arabia for energy imports, financial support during economic crises,…
Afghanistan’s Fate in the Balance: China and India’s Quest for Influence
On October 1, 2023, the ousted Afghan government of President Ashraf Ghani closed its embassy in India, weeks ahead of the arrival in Kabul of the Chinese Ambassador to Taliban-led Afghanistan. The vacuum left by the United States’ withdrawal from…
China’s Role in Pakistan’s Economic Crisis
Pakistan has been experiencing one of the worst economic crises in its history. Although many factors have contributed to the country’s current economic predicament, China’s role has largely been ignored in domestic debates. Pakistan's economic struggles have often been attributed…
Agrarian Reform and U.S.-India Relations
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Joe Biden are looking forward to creating new horizons within their strategic partnership. Following Modi’s official state visit to Washington in June, the United States and India listed several new areas for…