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Thrust of BRI is development and cooperation, beyond geo-political bickering

Kathmandu, Jan 30: The China proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has received a wide range of critical appreciations through developmental, academic and geo-political perspectives. The BRI, which has generated both excitement and trepidation across the globe, as it affects not only a sizable number of nations but also socioeconomic

Japan’s New Security Posture Is Abe’s Legacy

TOKYO – The gusto with which Japan has embraced rearmament has surprised its allies and international partners. Last month, Japanese

Biden’s Border Travesty

CHICAGO – On the eve of US President Joe Biden’s inauguration, immigration advocates were optimistic that the incoming administration would

The Limits of Japan’s Military Awakening

Japan’s push to become more self-reliant on defense should be welcomed. Improved defense capabilities will translate into a more confident

What Price McCarthy?

This is no small matter. It makes a world of difference whether the challenges to party leadership arise from the

AMLO’s False Promises

NEW YORK – Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has reached the beginning of the end. AMLO, as he is

Reforming the WTO for a greener future

Dealing with climate change is essential to achieving sustainable global development and poverty reduction, and international trade plays an important

The Democrats’ Democratic Dividend

CHICAGO – Last month’s midterm elections in the United States were surprising in more ways than one. The Democrats’ unexpectedly

The Global Climate-Finance Challenge

LONDON – The dust has now settled after the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Egypt, but there are

China After Zero-COVID

BEIJING – China’s ability to execute major policies is always impressive, and the 180-degree turn on the zero-COVID strategy that