Connectivity

2017 in review: The China contestation

Hardnews looks back at its year-long in depth reporting on China. In April, we looked at the growing tension between between…

7 years ago

Iran offers control of Chabahar to India ahead of schedule

The offer comes a few weeks after India sent its first consignment of wheat from Kandla port to Chabahar and…

7 years ago

The ​blueprint for China’s future

During the 19th Party Congress a roadmap was laid out for the development and progress of China and how its…

7 years ago

Has Nepal’s left unity created space for China?

China is selling dreams for a price — greater influence over the Himalayan state Among one of the many things that China’s…

7 years ago

India watches Saudi Arabia’s ‘turm-oil’

With Saudi Arabia in the firm grip of a political crisis, India and the world must prepare for a steep…

7 years ago

The Quad Squad

While the Quad grouping proposed to counter China’s regional and global influence has immense possibilities, it is important that India,…

7 years ago

Within the arc of Chinese influence

Despite best efforts by SLFP-UNP government to renegotiate port deals and avoid debt trap, Sri Lanka’s sovereignty could still be…

7 years ago

‘The Hambantota deal is ruinous for us’

The recent Hambantota port deal struck between Sri Lanka and China has raised eyebrows in the neighbourhood. While India has…

7 years ago

Nepal’s China Challenge

An unprepared Nepal has been blindsided by the glitter of proposed Chinese investments which could compromise its sovereignty

7 years ago

How China’s delivery entices Nepal

At no other time in the past were so many Nepalis so strongly anti-India and in favour of deeper engagement…

7 years ago