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Slovakia’s China pivot: Economic pragmatism or political subservience? A...
Key takeaways: By elevating ties with China to a “strategic partnership,” Beijing and Bratislava were brought politically closer, as evidenced by shared views on Ukraine or human rights relativism....
View ArticleChina’s EV dominance in Central Europe faces a South Korean challenger
As Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers have come to dominate the industry, contenders from other countries are struggling to keep pace. Layoffs and dwindling profits, protectionist policies and calls...
View ArticleCan the EU deter China from Invading Taiwan?
Amid growing cross-Strait tensions and an upcoming change in the US leadership, the EU finds itself unable to make a substantial contribution to deterring China from invading Taiwan. Key takeaways: As...
View ArticleDrones in Taiwan’s defense: challenges and solutions
As tensions escalate in the Taiwan Strait and drone warfare takes center stage in modern conflicts, Taiwan faces a critical challenge: developing a drone industry capable of countering China’s...
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CEEasia Briefing #60: India-EU talks on FTA, Slovak PM visits Vietnam, EU...
Welcome to the 60th issue of the CEEasia Briefing. In this issue, we dissect the following topics: India and the EU accelerate efforts towards Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Slovak PM visits Vietnam New...
View ArticleASEAN suffers collateral damage from BRICS expansion
The recent expansion of BRICS, which several ASEAN countries want to join, signals a potentially pivotal shift in Southeast Asia’s geopolitical landscape. Key takeaways: ASEAN is being negatively...
View ArticleTrump 2.0 and the future of India-US cooperation
Key takeaways: The incoming Trump administration’s engagement in multilateral bodies on climate change will shape US-India cooperation. While the Trump administration might be focused on the fossil...
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Contribution of European firms’ investments in China to European economies
The intensifying competition between European and Chinese firms, coupled with the deteriorating relations between China and the European Union (EU) in recent years, has prompted a re-evaluation of the...
View ArticlePicking up frogs in a torn bag: China’s unsustainable peacemaking in Myanmar
China’s ongoing peace efforts in Myanmar will not last long if Beijing continues to disregard important structural issues. Key takeaways: China’s attempt to intervene in the Myanmar conflict neither...
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The Asian Connection: The contribution of the Slovak diaspora in Asia to the...
The project is focused on building and enhancing connections with the new Slovak diaspora in Asia, seeking to leverage these networks to contribute to the development of the academic, science and...
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