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The future of China’s Polar Silk Road and the Arctic: cooperation or competition?
In 2019, China launched a new polar research vessel. The Xue Long 2 was the first such domestically built icebreaker and the state media at the time called it the embodiment of China’s …
Identity vs Interests: Rishi Sunak’s Election and the ‘Indian’ optimism
True to the saying – “Victory has a hundred fathers”, the election of Rishi Sunak to the prime ministerial seat at Westminster witnessed a surge of celebrations that cut across the United Kingdom …
Sports Diplomacy in the Face of the World Cup: A Closer Look at US-Qatari Relations
Diplomacy is a key practice in international affairs, helping states facilitate closer relationships, address tensions and advance cooperation. An overlooked example of diplomacy is its application in sports and how the two can …
Chinese Film Market-the New Propaganda Battleground
It comes as no surprise that ‘Red’ is the dominant colour for the Chinese National Day cinema release. Among the top ten ongoing programmes, five films are themed as either a tribute to …