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Mihir Sharma
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 12, 2018
China's silk road isn't turning out to be smooth
Skeptics' warnings about the 'Belt and Road' initiative are beginning to come true.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 23, 2017
It's high noon in the Himalayas
New Delhi's faceoff with Beijing is a sign of the future.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 30, 2017
Why Beijing's more muscular naval force should worry India
India's scarce naval resources have not been used wisely to counter the growing threat from China.
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 23, 2017
In Trump era, Asian states must stand together
Asia, like Europe, is now on its own.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Sep 12, 2016
Why China is beating Japan in the battle for global mind share
Many people in countries in which Japan is funding huge projects are unaware of its contributions.

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