Section 1: The decline of French strategic influence Section 2: Russia and the security‑for‑resources model Section 3:...
Belt and Road Initiative
As of January 2026, the landscape of the Western Hemisphere has shifted significantly. China has moved from...
I. Historical context & foundations 1. Headline: McMahon Line 1914 – Colonial Tibet–India Boundary That China Rejects...
Foundational concepts Funding and finance Strategic corridors and geopolitics Standards and governance Comparison and competition Future outlook...
China currently operates or owns stakes in 129 overseas ports across every major region, including Europe, Africa,...