BRI
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A Greener Belt and Road Initiative? China’s Commitment to Sustainability
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In March 2022, China released a set of opinions to push green infrastructure development in its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a trillion-dollar strategy to fund infrastructure projects across 100 countries. Under its “Opinions on Jointly Promoting Green Development of the Belt and Road,” China pledged to develop green capabilities…
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Nicaragua Chooses China: Latin America’s Stroll Down the Silk Road
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The most recent Nicaraguan election drew concerns from international observers due to a range of legitimacy concerns. Incumbent president Manuel Ortega and his wife, Vice President Rosario Murillo, jailed or exiled several opposition candidates, paving the way for reelection to a fourth term. Following the worrisome election, Nicaragua became the…