New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) China’s centrally planned economic model is creating structural weaknesses that are increasingly visible in its economy, according to a report.An analysis by The National Interest argued that while Beijing’s tight political and economic control is often viewed as giving China a competitive advantage over market-driven economies, such centralisation is increasingly emerging as a source of economic weakness.While China’s system allows authorities to direct resources …
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Washington, May 9 (IANS) Although Pakistan has gained temporary geopolitical relevance, concerns persist in the United States over its credibility as a long-term investment destination or trading partner, a report said on Saturday. According to a report in the American magazine ‘The National Interest’, the mineral-rich Balochistan province of Pakistan remains mired in insurgency, with militant groups frequently attacking infrastructure and foreign-supported projects. The fragile security …
Washington, March 21 (IANS) Pakistan appears to be adopting a strategy of controlled distance from the conflict in the Middle East, signalling concern over regional instability while carefully avoiding commitments that could result in direct confrontation with Iran. According to a report in the American magazine ‘The National Interest’, the sustainability of the balancing act would depend on the trajectory of the conflict. While limited and geographically contained hostilities may allow Paki…
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) With the United States, China, and Russia creating a hostile world, Europe and Canada have no choice but to deepen ties with India, according to an article in Washington-based online publication ‘The National Interest’.”Caught between de-risking China and hedging against American volatility, Europe has turned to India as a strategic alternative. India offers scale without China’s level of geopolitical and normative baggage. It is not a substitute for the US security um…
Washington, Jan 28 (IANS) As China prepares for the ‘Two Sessions’ in March, the country’s biggest annual political event, new appointments are expected with key positions to be filled by Chinese President Xi Jinping’s handpicked loyalists. However, new appointments cannot hide the fact that the Chinese People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) aim is to become a world-class military in the coming years and will encounter immediate challenges, a report said on Wednesday. “On January 20, 2026, a…
Washington, Jan 10 (IANS) Highlighting the new security partnership between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, a report has highlighted the risk of Islamabad not only extending military cooperation but also exporting uncertainty and crisis resulting from decisions shaped by internal power struggles. Last September, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia reportedly signed a strategic mutual defence pact, pledging to support one another should either face aggression from a third party.However, the new security partner…
New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) Oman’s Duqm port expands India’s range of maritime options, beyond Iran’s Chabahar, according to a media report. The port of Duqm lies outside the Strait of Hormuz. It saves India “diplomatic volatility, sanctions risk, and legal uncertainty” — all seen with Chabahar port, The National Interest reported.The shift toward Duqm did not occur overnight. It has been shaped by “renewed sanctions enforcement, tighter compliance standards in global financial centres, and In…