China’s growing influence
“There is only one system and one order in the world, that is, the international system with the United Nations at the core”. China’s Embassy in London said in a…
Growing challenge
A NEW Cold War is on with the US and China as the protagonists. The seeds were sown by the US determination to maintain its global hegemony in the aftermath…
Apple’s growing stock market heft poses dilemma for fund managers
The massive rally in Apple’s shares is forcing some fund managers to revisit a thorny dilemma: they may not own enough of the stock. Apple’s share price has soared 49%…
Growing ‘Davos in the Desert’ a sign of Saudi clout
Hundreds of CEOs and finance moguls are expected in Riyadh from Tuesday for a Davos-style investment conference that analysts say will highlight Saudi Arabia’s geopolitical muscle despite strained ties with…
Growing US-China rivalry seen fueling UN paralysis amid virus crisis
For nearly a decade, the UN Security Council has been frequently paralyzed by Russia’s obstinacy over the Syrian crisis. Today, however, it is the US-China rivalry that has infected a…
OPEC disagreement lays bare growing UAE-Saudi economic rivalry?
Rare public disagreement between the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia over OPEC policy points to a growing economic rivalry between the two largest Arab economies which only looks set…
The growing Taliban challenge
THE reported upsurge in the TTP’s terrorist violence in Pakistan in recent months has coincided with the Afghan Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan in August. While there are fears of a further escalation…
As Chinese influence grows, Japanese warship visits Sri Lanka
Japan's largest warship, the Kaga helicopter carrier, sailed into Sri Lanka's Colombo harbour this weekend, marking Tokyo's highest profile salvo in a diplomatic battle with China for influence along the…
The economics of influence
In recent years, there has been a consistent increase in Chinese trade with and investment in South Asia. It has been argued that smaller states South Asia have welcome China’s…
Growing threats to the idea of India
As India marks 68 years as a constitutional republic, there’s a great deal to celebrate. The country can rightly look back on its eventful journey and all the large strides…
