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Saher Liaqat
Saher Liaqat
Saher Liaqat is associated with China-Pakistan Study Centre at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad and is a graduate student of International Relations from the School of Politics and International Relations, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad. She is also working with China Study Centre at COMSATS University, Islamabad. Her areas of interest include the International Politics of China, the Politics of South Asia, and Non-Traditional Security threats. She can be reached at [email protected] Twitter: @thesaherrajput

There are calls to rethink America’s role as principal mediator in peace negotiations, as the risk of direct US military involvement in Gaza grows. China, with its economic interests in Israel and reputation as a peaceful regional power, may well emerge as a better alternative.

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Washington’s efforts to restrict Chinese access to critical technologies seem to have failed, with the launch of Huawei’s new 5G smartphone. What is striking about the Mate 60 Pro is that besides its primary 7nm processor, many of its auxiliary chips are also made in China.

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De-dollarisation is gaining momentum as more countries voice concerns about the US currency’s dominance in the global financial system and its use as a tool for exerting influence.

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