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2014/02/252014/02/25

NIGHTWATCH: Pakistan-Saudi Arabia Military Pact — Implications for China, India, Iran, And All Others

Pakistan – Saudi Arabia: The initial features of a bilateral strategic security and defense agreement between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have been agreed upon, according to unconfirmed sources. Under the agreement, Pakistan reportedly will provide all possible support to the Saudi army for defense of Saudi soil in any case of foreign aggression. Rumors in …

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2013/11/142013/11/14

NIGHTWATCH: China — Analytic Breakdown of Third Plenary

China: On 12 November, the Third plenary meeting of the 18 Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party concluded its four days of deliberations and issued a communique. Many analysts and commentators have published their views of the meaning and implications of the many topics covered in the communique. The more superficial have focused on …

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2013/10/152013/10/15

NIGHTWATCH: China Spanks US, US Attacks Afghan Convoy Against All Existing Rules of Engagement

China-US: The official Chinese news agency Xinhua published today a signed commentary about the failure of “Pax Americana.” Excerpts follow.

2013/09/182013/09/18

NIGHTWATCH: China-Jordan, Syria Questions, Russia-Arctic

China-Jordan: The Foreign Ministry also said that on Tuesday, Yang met with King of Jordan Abdullah II ibn Al-Hussein on bilateral ties, the Syria situation and the Middle East peace process. King Abdullah II is paying a state visit to China from 15 to 18 September, at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping. Comment: …

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2013/08/01

NIGHTWATCH: China Goes to Sea

China: Xinhua reported today that at a study session with members of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee on Tuesday, President Xi Jinping called for efforts to learn more about and further manage maritime development.

2013/06/222013/06/22

NIGHTWATCH: China Manages North Korea

North Korea-China: Xinhua published remarks of Chinese State Councilor and former Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi and North Korean First Vice Foreign Minister Kim Kye Gwan, who held discussions today, 21 June. “Yang said: Positive results have been achieved in the strategic dialogue between foreign affairs departments of the two countries. China is willing to work …

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2013/06/062013/06/06

NIGHTWATCH: Pakistan, China, & India — Regional Accommodation As US Gets Kicked Out of the Neighborhood — Next Up the Persian – Russian Peace Zone

Pakistan: Pakistan’s National Assembly on Wednesday formally elected Nawaz Sharif as prime minister. Sharif, 63, leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-N, was elected by an overwhelming majority. He received 244 of the 317 votes cast by assembly members. Many parties voted en bloc for Nawaz Sharif to curry favor with the new government. President Zardari …

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