Mojtaba Barghandan is a researcher in maritime governance and geopolitics, focusing on Indian Ocean security architectures and West Asian strategic affairs. He can be reached at: immojtababarghandan@gmail.com
Since the beginning of the new era, China’s policy of fostering amity, sincerity, mutual benefit, and inclusiveness in neighborhood diplomacy has significantly advanced its relations with neighboring countries. China has reached a
The Chinese Embassy in the Maldives hosted a grand reception on September 30 to celebrate the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China and the Mid-Autumn Festival. The event brought together nearly 250 distinguished guests, including
Sri Lanka was struck by severe flooding and landslides caused by Cyclone Ditwah, leading to road blockages, destruction of homes and loss of life.
China and Sri Lanka first became connected through Buddhism and later through the Maritime Silk Road. The friendship between the two peoples has transcended
Today, the Indian Ocean is facing a fresh wave of great-power competition. Under the guise of economic incentives and investment, these powers seek to draw small and medium-sized sovereign littoral states(SMLS) into
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