Pakistani-US ties are on the cusp of a renaissance that could restore their Old Cold War-era “golden age” of relations provided that they remain on track as expected By Andrew Korybko SAN FRANCISCO (CONVERSEER) – Donald Trump’s claim that “the Prime Minister and Field Marshal of Pakistan…were with us right from the beginning” as the…
Colluding with the US on destabilising Afghanistan and returning Western military infrastructure to the region would turbocharge the emerging Turkic Bloc’s rise at the expense of Russia’s influence in Central Asia, while reconsidering these plans that Shoigu alluded to would help stabilise the region. By Andrew Korybko SAN FRANCISCO (CONVERSEER) – Secretary of the Security…
China wants to retain access to Kachin State’s rare earths, the US wants to poach them, and their escalating competition over this part of Myanmar could make it the next New Cold War flashpoint. By Andrew Korybko SAN FRANCISCO (CONVERSEER) – Reuters reported that the US’ Myanmar policy might shift towards more diplomatic engagement with…
By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) have repatriated 51 more foreign nationals convicted and sentenced for cyber-terrorism and internet fraud. The repatriated foreign nationals include 50 Chinese and one Tunisian. This brings the total repatriated convicted foreign nationals to 102 in the…
Rebranding existing logistics corridors across its territory as part of CPEC is a means to this end. By Andrew Korybko MOSCOW (CONVERSEER) – Iran’s Mehr News Agency and others reported that one of their country’s leading economic officials discussed the possibility of it facilitating Pakistan’s trade with Russia and Europe at a meeting with his…
North Korean President Kim Jong Un has concluded plans to open a beach resort this summer to boost tourism.
