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Sarwar Kashmeri’s highly acclaimed new book, published in 2019. Purchase from your local bookstore or Amazon.com
Draws from personal research and interviews with prominent Asian and American scholars, businessmen, military officials, and political experts
For “The Telegram,” a Foreign Policy Association Report, “Sarwar Kashmeri interviewed experts from around the world to present a compelling brief for recalibrating U.S.- China relations. His narrative draws upon expert views from across the political spectrum and from around the world. It could not be more timely ” -- Noel Lateef, President and CEO, FPA.
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Sarwar's opinions, conversations, and guest editorials
Polaris, the North Star has been used for centuries by sailors to find one’s location within the cosmos and to chart a passage to safe harbor. I’d like to think that my iteration of Polaris might serve as a guide to help make sense of today’s rapidly shifting geopolitical and economic changes, and help policy makers safely navigate these tumultuous times.
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10 Years of the Belt & Road Initiative on CGTN with Sarwar Kashmeri
A massive project connecting the world. We take a look at 10 years of China’s Belt and Road initiative.
The infrastructure project to connect the world through land and sea, known as the Belt and Road Initiative, was launched 10 years ago, in 2013.
Sarwar Kashmeri in the News
China's Grand Strategy New York Book Launch with Professor Pamela Crossley
The New York book launch of “China’s Grand Strategy” with Professor Pamela Crossley, Wollis professor of history and professor of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at Dartmouth College. the Foreign Policy Association, moderated by Professor Sarwar Kashmeri, Fellow at the Foreign Policy Association.
China's Grand Strategy Washington D.C. Book Launch with Hon. Chuck Hagel
The Honorable Chuck Hagel, 24th U.S. Secretary of Defense (2013-2015), and Professor Sarwar Kashmeri, Fellow at the Foreign Policy Association, discuss “China’s Grand Strategy.”
Deutsche-Welle features Sarwar in their China anniversary news program
Deutsche-Welle interview with Professor Sarwar Kashmeri on Chinese strategy in the 21st century.
China’s Grand Strategy. An interview with Prof. Sarwar A. Kashmeri
Nuove Vie della Seta Piano Marshall alla cinese
A review of Sarwar Kashmeri’s book, “China’s Grand Strategy” featured in the Italian news publication, “La Repubblica”.
China’s Grand Strategy, comprendre la BRI par le professeur Kashmeri
A review of Sarwar Kashmeri’s book, “China’s Grand Strategy” featured in the French news site at OBOR.
China’s Grand Strategy and the BRI
U.S. Army War College Podcast • March 3, 2020
There has never been anything like it in recorded history where a country has put…a trillion dollars aside to help in jump starting all of these infrastructure projects around the country..
FPA LIVE: A Conversation with Major General John S. Kem
The Foreign Policy Association is honored to present a conversation with Major General John Kem, the 51st Commandant of the U.S. Army War College, and Sarwar Kashmeri, Fellow of FPA. The U.S. Army War College is the Army’s prep-school for selecting its future leaders and one of the country’s most important military institutions.
Sarwar's Chronicles
In 2002, Sarwar Kashmeri changed tack from founder/CEO of his international accounting systems company to a career in analyzing, writing, and speaking about U.S. foreign policy and national security. Over that time his interests have covered U.S.-EU relations, NATO, and lately U.S.- China relations. This is a collection of some of his opinion columns and book reviews since 2002.
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Sarwar's Latest Posts
10 Years of the Belt & Road Initiative on CGTN with Sarwar Kashmeri
A massive project connecting the world. We take a look at 10 years of China’s Belt and Road initiative.
The infrastructure project to connect the world through land and sea, known as the Belt and Road Initiative, was launched 10 years ago, in 2013.
Polaris Live: May and June 2023 Schedule
PolarisLive: Upcoming Events
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May 30th 11:00ET – Ho-Fung Hung – U.S. – China enmity? Blame the corporations
Ho-fung Hung is the Wiesenfeld professor in political economy at Johns Hopkins University. He is the author of “Protest with Chinese Characteristics” and “Clash of Empires: From ‘Chimerica’ to the ‘New Cold War.”
June 1st 09:30ET – Margaret McCuaig-Johnston – Canada and China in the 21st Century
Senior Fellow, Institute for Science, Society and Policy, University of Ottawa and the China Institute, University of Alberta
Over a 37-year government career, Margaret McCuaig-Johnston served at the assistant deputy minister level at Canada’s Department of Finance, Natural Resources Canada, and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, and has had senior management positions at Industry Canada, the Prime Minister’s National Advisory Board on Science and Technology, the Ministry of State for Science and Technology, and the Privy Council Office. For the last seven years of her government career, Margaret was a member of the Canada-China Joint Committee on Science and Technology. She has had close relations over the years with China on other matters such as energy technology, manufacturing, industrial development, industry associations, and think-tanks. She has visited China more than a dozen times since 1979.
June 7th 09:30ET – Mark Deets – Losing African hearts and minds the American way
There was a time when Senegal was in the American camp. And then it was not. A first hand account of America’s loss of influence to China in Africa.
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Professor Mark Deets of Cairo University was a serving officer in the United States Navy before entering academia. His unusually powerful on the ground experience includes a first hand account of China replaced America in Senegal. He has a PhD from Cornell University. Served as a Foreign Service Officer in Senegal; U.S. Defense & Marine Attache to Senegal, The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, and Cape Verde at the U.S. Embassy in Senegal.
As a US Navy pilot he flew Marine One–the U.S. President’s helicopter. And now teaches at Cairo University. He has written widely on African history and the African Nationalist experience.
June 13th 10:00ET – Chas Freeman – Is U.S. strategy for China fit for purpose?
How is U.S. policy for China performing in the real world, to help America navigate these troubled geopolitical times. China seems to be moving into the cockpit to dominate geopolitics in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. And, in India, American objectives of adding India to America’s anti-China alliance seem to be imploding before they have even started. Where are U.S. strategists going wrong?
U.S.- China Relations A Foreign Policy Association Broadcast
The event is the Dame Jillian Sackler Distinguished Lecture on U.S.-China Relations. We are joined by Ambassador J. Stapleton Roy, former United States Ambassador to China; Dr. Paul G. Clifford, Nonresident Senior Fellow at the Havard Kennedy School; and Professor Sarwar Kashmeri; FPA Fellow and author of The Telegram II: The Business of America and China is Business.