
Communities in Cameroon Demand Justice as Chinese-funded Iron Mining Project Advances
By Jean Thierry Mvondo, Victor Dang Mvongo, and Joliesse Videle Feze
The Lobé-Kribi Iron Ore Project in Cameroon, led by Sinosteel, poses serious social and environmental risks.

Are Uyghur Militants Becoming ISKP’s New Force?
By Besmillah Taban and David O’Brien
As the Taliban crack down on Uyghur fighters, complying with pressure from China, the Islamic States sees a recruiting opportunity.

The Great Balochistan Propaganda War
By Dilshad Baluch
Islamabad’s digital disinformation campaign seeks to silence one of Balochistan’s most prominent grassroots movements.

China, America, and the Great Railway Race in Africa
By Samuel W. Yankee
China and the United States are engaged in a battle for access, resources, and influence along railways in Tanzania, Zambia, Angola, and the DRC, echoing trends from the colonial era.