Belt and Road Initiative

Sep

China’s Growing Influence in the Middle East | Current Affairs

September 24, 2026ByNOACSSCSS Current Affairs

China’s expanding economic, diplomatic and strategic engagement with the Middle East is gradually altering the region’s geopolitical landscape. From massive trade and infrastructure investments to strategic partnerships and mediation between Saudi Arabia and Iran, Beijing has emerged as an increasingly important regional actor.

Sep

Growing Influence of China in Middle East | Changing World Order

September 23, 2026ByNOACSSBlog, CSS Current Affairs, International Relations, World Affairs

China’s growing trade, investment, infrastructure projects and diplomatic engagement are reshaping the Middle East. Explore Beijing’s relations with Saudi Arabia, Iran, the UAE, Iraq, Syria and Egypt, and what its rise means for American influence and the emerging multipolar world order.

Sep

Ten Years of CPEC: Prospects & Challenges for Pakistan

September 19, 2026ByNOACSSBlog, CSS Current Affairs, International Relations, Pakistan Affairs

Ten years of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor have transformed Pakistan-China economic cooperation through major investments in energy, infrastructure and connectivity. This article examines CPEC’s achievements, Phase II prospects, socio-economic potential and the challenges that will shape its future.

Aug

Yuan, BRI & Military Expansion: Is China Building a Parallel World Order?

August 12, 2026ByNOACSSBlog, CSS Current Affairs, Global Politics, International Relations

China is expanding its global influence through the yuan, BRI, CIPS, military modernisation, technology and new international institutions. This article examines whether Beijing's growing economic, diplomatic and strategic power is laying the foundations of a parallel world order.

Jul

China’s Expanding Influence in the Middle East

July 30, 2026ByNOACSSBlog, CSS Current Affairs, Geopolitics, International Relations, Middle East

China’s role in the Middle East is expanding beyond energy imports. Through the Belt and Road Initiative, strategic partnerships, diplomacy and humanitarian engagement, Beijing is emerging as an important regional actor.

Jul

China-Russia Relations and the US-Led World Order

July 24, 2026ByNOACSSBlog, CSS Current Affairs, Geopolitics, Global Politics, International Relations

China and Russia are strengthening their economic, diplomatic and strategic cooperation to challenge US dominance and support the emergence of a multipolar world.

Jul

China-Russia Alliance and the Global Power Balance

July 23, 2026ByNOACSSBlog, CSS Current Affairs, Geopolitics, Global Politics, International Relations

The expanding China-Russia partnership reflects a shared effort to challenge US dominance, strengthen economic and military cooperation, and promote a more multipolar global order.

Jul

SCO Summit in Pakistan: Reviving Its Global Image

July 21, 2026ByNOACSSBlog, CSS Current Affairs, International Relations, Pakistan Affairs

Pakistan’s successful hosting of the SCO Summit in Islamabad provided an opportunity to strengthen regional partnerships, promote economic connectivity and improve its global diplomatic image.

Jul

CPEC Phase-II: Economic Revival and Challenges for Pakistan

July 18, 2026ByNOACSSBlog, China-Pakistan Relations, CSS Current Affairs, Development Studies, Economy, International Relations

CPEC Phase-II offers Pakistan major opportunities in industrialization, agriculture, trade, renewable energy, and regional connectivity, but security, political instability, debt pressure, and regulatory hurdles remain key challenges.