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The “debt trap” issue of Chinese investments – explained

This article was originally published on Silk Road Explained, on January 28, 2021. Thank you to the author for his…

3 years ago

The US-Ecuador ODA agreement: a model in economic influence strategy?

The final days of the Trump administration were marked by a largely unnoticed announcement which could turn out to be…

3 years ago

Japan and Quad 2.0: three key challenges going forward

This article was written in collaboration with Prof. Yoichiro Sato. A professor of International Relations and Asia-Pacific Studies at Ritsumeikan…

3 years ago

China’s economic influence in Afghanistan in a Belt & Road context

As the historic intra-Afghan negotiations continue and the withdrawal of US troops is now in sight, there are plausible concerns…

3 years ago

Japan vs. China in Iran: political engagement or economic influence?

One of the most critical questions for Iran today is the nature of its relations with Japan and China. Both…

3 years ago

The « Men in Black » of Japan’s public foreign investment

Synchronicity always connects people, wherever they are and whatever they are doing. As for me, it gave me the opportunity…

4 years ago

China’s inroads into Latin America have Japan take notice

China’s growing presence in Latin America and the Carribean (LAC) is having other Asia-Pacific economic powers take notice and, amongst…

5 years ago