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China’s Nepal Game: Oli’s Visit and Thereafter
Bhartendu Kumar Singh. · 11 Apr, 2016 · #5016 · Commentary
It is not economic but strategic considerations that propel China’s policy towards Nepal. This hypothesis was reaffirmed when Nepalese Prime Minister KP Oli visited Beijing recently between 20-27 March 2016. During the visit, although Chi ...
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China-Iran: Common Grounds for Cooperation
Tapan Bharadwaj. · 30 Mar, 2016 · #5008 · Commentary
Given the recent 'mainstreaming' of Iran, it is important to consider its foreign relations, and especially relevant in this context is its relationship with China and the future prospects of this bilateral, with particular focus on its econo ...
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East Asia Compass
What is the Efficacy of Sanctions on North Korea?
Dr Sandip Kumar Mishra. · 15 Mar, 2016 · #4999 · Commentary
The United Nations Security Council decided to impose more sanctions on North Korea on 2 March 2016. This time, it took around two months for the UN to agree on ‘tougher sanctions’ on North Korea after Pyongyang conducted its fourth nuc ...
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Tibetan Parliamentary Elections in Exile: Glitches and Prospects
Apa Lhamo. · 04 Mar, 2016 · #4994 · Commentary
The preliminary round of the direct election to elect the 'Sikyong' (prime minister) and 'Chithue' (members) of the Tibetan Parliament-in-exile was held on 18 October 2015. The final round is scheduled for 20 March 2016. How much ha ...
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Forecast 2016: China’s Rectifications and ‘New Normals’
Bhim Bahadur Subba. · 10 Feb, 2016 · #4987 · Commentary
Externally, China’s ever growing power has been felt significantly, even more than it previously was. With the Renminbi’s inclusion in the Special Drawing Rights (SDR) basket under the IMF basket of currencies, the influence of Beijing& ...
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Forecast 2016: Monumental Challenges for Taiwan’s New President
You-te Howard Liao. · 09 Feb, 2016 · #4986 · Commentary
Dr Tsai Ing-wen won Taiwan’s presidential election on 16 January 2016 - her pro-independence Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) defeated the ruling Nationalist Party/Kuomintang (KMT) and captured the majority in the legislative body for the f ...
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Afghan Peace Process: Headed Down a Blind Alley?
Monish Gulati. · 06 Feb, 2016 · #4983 · Commentary
The second meeting of the Quadrilateral Coordination Group (QCG) of Afghanistan, Pakistan, the US and China on the Afghan peace and reconciliation process was held in Kabul, Afghanistan, on January 18, 2016, a week after the first round of discussi ...
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East Asia Compass
‘Brilliant’ Comrade: The Design in North Korean Madness
Dr Sandip Kumar Mishra. · 01 Feb, 2016 · #4979 · Commentary
On 06 January 2016, North Korea conducted its fourth round of nuclear tests, and there are speculations that it soon going to conduct another rounds of missile tests. Generally, it is understood to be part of North Korea's reckless behaviour, w ...
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COP21: China's Dual Identity
Tenzin Lhadon. · 29 Jan, 2016 · #4975 · Commentary
The 30 November to 11 December 2015 UN Climate Change Conference in Paris (COP21) placed special interest to receive the much awaited cooperation and effort from China. In particular, the focus was on whether China identifies itself as a global pla ...
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Weak Renminbi: Implications for India
Tapan Bharadwaj. · 28 Jan, 2016 · #4974 · Commentary
On 07 January 2016, China's renminbi (RMB) depreciated against the dollar. Previously, on 11 August 2015, there was a significant devaluation in the value of RMB. However, the January 2016 depreciation was less unexpected than the devaluation i ...
