In some areas of the country there are real rumblings beneath the surface, pockets of misery, that have the potential to spill and blow up into something.

Middle East

Categorized in : Politics

It's a very strong public issue and it's quite emotive. As public diplomacy goes it's a very strong gesture.

China has earned much of its leverage in the region, especially on the African side of the Red Sea/Gulf of Aden, by becoming the leading financier and builder of infrastructure projects such as dams, roads, railways, and IT networks.