Central Asia: New border skirmishes between Pakistan and Afghanistan jeopardize China's interests
At least five people have been killed in heavy fighting at the border. Pakistan and Afghanistan blame each other for the violence.
By Amelie Richter
At least five people have been killed in heavy fighting at the border. Pakistan and Afghanistan blame each other for the violence.
By Amelie Richter
Afghanistan has also been cut off from climate financial aid since the Taliban took power. Now there is movement: Because mitigating the damage is one of the few issues in which the global public and the new government have common interests.
By Redaktion Table
After the chaotic US withdrawal from Afghanistan, many expected China to fill the vacuum. Large investments in the country, which had fallen back to the Taliban, were predicted. One year later, there is little evidence of this: China has been acting very cautiously and has so far been active only on a limited scale.
By Christiane Kuehl
This week, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit is taking place in Tajikistan – largely unnoticed by the West. That is a mistake. After all, a new power is forming here. And China is playing a key role.
By Michael Radunski