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Does China Have a New European Ally in Slovakia’s Prime Minister?
Robert Fico’s trip to China had underwhelming economic outcomes, yet it brought Bratislava into much closer political alignment with Beijing. Between October 31 and November 5, Slovakia’s Prime...
View ArticleHave Sino-Russian energy relations hit a wall?
Deepening Sino-Russian relations have raised concerns that Western interests may face increasing challenges on the international stage. However, with the energy landscape changing, the boundaries of...
View ArticleCentral Europe cannot ignore Indo-Pacific tensions
As Asia’s geopolitical and economic influence continues to grow, Central Europe must face the reality that distant conflicts in the Indo-Pacific could have direct consequences on its security and...
View ArticleShould Prabowo rethink Indonesia’s Rosatom partnership?
As Indonesia looks to develop its first nuclear power plant in collaboration with Russia’s Rosatom, President Prabowo Subianto faces crucial decisions about the future of this partnership. Key...
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Taiwan’s attempts to enact an asylum law: navigating politics, public...
Taiwan, as a non-United Nations (UN) member, is not a party to the 1951 Refugee Convention—key international treaty that defines who qualifies as a refugee, their rights, and the legal obligations of...
View ArticleSouth Korea’s industrial ties with Central Europe – The case of defense and...
Recent geopolitical and geo-economic developments have fostered greater industrial, military, and diplomatic cooperation between South Korea and the Visegrád 4 countries—Czechia, Hungary, Poland, and...
View ArticleTaiwan between the nuclear phase out and tech growth goals
Taiwan faces an urgent challenge in balancing its energy security, climate goals, and high-tech industrial growth as it approaches the 2025 deadline for decommissioning its last nuclear power plant....
View ArticleEU and ASEAN must act to preserve unity amid authoritarian onslaughts
As authoritarianism rises, the EU and ASEAN face mounting challenges in maintaining unity and upholding fundamental values amidst internal discord and external pressures. Key takeaways: Hungary’s...
View ArticleCEEasia Briefing #59: South Korea’s shifting approach to Ukraine, Slovakia...
Welcome to the 59th issue of the CEEasia Briefing. In this issue, we dissect the following topics: South Korea’s shifting approach towards Ukraine China and Slovakia grow closer Nascent diversion in...
View ArticleEmbracing systemic rivalry: the new European Commission’s plans for EU-China...
The guiding documents of the new Commission and the first interventions of the Commissioners in their parliamentary hearings point to a strengthening of the EU’s position towards China. Key takeaways:...
View ArticleWhy South Africa ordered Taiwan’s Office relocation—and paths to resolve the...
The South African government has called on Taiwan to relocate its representative office from the capital, Pretoria, to the commercial center of Johannesburg. While the South African government denies...
View ArticleAmplifying the democratic polylogue: The case for Taiwan-Europe cooperation...
Taiwan and Central and Eastern Europe should intensify their collaboration to protect regional and minority languages, recognizing the role of multilingualism in bolstering democratic resilience. Key...
View ArticleCutting China routes is a strategic blunder by European airlines
If Europe wants to engage China seriously, it should start with flights. Key takeaways: The significant reduction in European flights to China and Chinese airlines’ monopolization of flight routes...
View ArticlePotential for a deeper partnership between Slovakia and Indonesia under new...
Indonesia’s new president is predicted to employ an outward-looking, non-aligned foreign policy where defense partnerships are prioritized. Slovakia is becoming a promising partner for Jakarta in the...
View ArticleThe Baltic states and Japan: a strategic perspective in a shifting...
The potential for collaboration between the Baltic states and Japan is becoming increasingly significant in light of current geopolitical dynamics. Both regions face similar threats and share common...
View ArticleDebating Chinese EVs on social media in Central Europe
Key takeaways: Discourse related to Chinese EVs in Central Europe shows a high degree of localization, with discussions affected by pre-existing geopolitical framings: Euroscepticism in Czechia;...
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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...
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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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