Central Asia–Japan Dialogue: Ministerial pledges greater support for infrastructure development
The meeting comes against the backdrop of increasing Chinese influence in the region
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Day: May 20, 2019
The Game of Changes: The EU, China and the Middle East Investment Vortex
Vested interest groups in Arabic countries are not keen on opening up their borders to rival Arab businessmen. I would add that state actors in many Arab countries are also keen on monopolising transactions with the outside world, and specifically with the former colonial powers.
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