How the China-backed Hambantota port project is changing the politics of Sri Lanka

Colombo’s decision to give the port on a 99-year lease to a Chinese company has led to questions of sovereignty.

Sanjay Kapoor

· Sep 18, 2017 · 12:30 pm

China’s touchiness over the Dalai Lama is in line with its aim of usurping Tibetan Buddhism

Chinese are working relentlessly to undermine authority of the Dalai Lama. Their intransigent campaign could mean that Beijing appoints his spiritual successor.

Sanjay Kapoor

· May 21, 2017 · 06:30 pm

Will India and Bangladesh seal deals to ward off China during Sheikh Hasina’s visit?

As Bangladesh prime minister’s first bilateral visit to India in seven years draws closer, there is increased anxiety on both sides.

Sanjay Kapoor

· Apr 05, 2017 · 03:00 pm

Why India must move fast on the Chabahar Port project in Iran

The project will open up a route to Afghanistan and Central Asia while helping India side-step Pakistan.

Sanjay Kapoor

· Jan 16, 2017 · 08:30 pm

China-Pakistan Economic Corridor will transform the region, predicts China expert

This is a serious effort on Beijing’s part to try to shift the terms of the game in South Asia.

Sanjay Kapoor

· Jul 09, 2015 · 05:30 pm