Drones 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...
View ArticleSino-Russian military nexus: new strategic shifts
Military cooperation is increasing between Russia and China, the two most prominent challengers to the US-led international order. Key takeaways: As a result of the war in Ukraine, Sino-Russian...
View ArticleChinese Media Watch: Trump’s territorial ambitions as seen from Beijing
Chinese media have seized on Trump’s remarks about gaining control of Canada, Greenland, and Panama, spinning the controversial comments to bolster China’s image on the global stage. Key takeaways:...
View ArticleTikTok exodus to Xiaohongshu: building bridges or buying into Chinese soft...
The migration of American “TikTok refugees” to another Chinese app, Xiaohongshu (Red Note), is unlikely to revive meaningful citizen-level exchanges between the US and China. Instead, it risks becoming...
View ArticleFocus on India: the renewed strategic promise of the Indo-German relationship
Germany is presenting itself as a European state proactively wanting to build better relations with India at a time when both countries are contending with similar problems in their relations with...
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