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 ArticleSlovakia-Taiwan relations: Slovakia’s pragmatic approach as a model of...
This article examines the evolution of Slovakia-Taiwan relations, focusing on the early 2020s (specifically 2020–2023), a period marked by a shift toward closer ties. Despite adhering to the One China...
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...
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...
View ArticleCEEasia Briefing #61: Vietnam’s PM touring Europe, South Korea’s nuclear...
Welcome to the 61st issue of the CEEasia Briefing. In this issue, we dissect the following topics: India and EU accelerate efforts towards FTA South Korea’s nuclear project in Czech Republic moves...
View ArticleMyanmar’s sustainable democracy: EU’s role amid US retreat under Trump 2.0
The EU’s proactive and inclusive approach to Myanmar’s crisis, amid a potential US policy shift under Trump 2.0, makes it a critical advocate for democracy, human rights, and sustainable democracy in...
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A closer EU-Asia partnership for stronger and more resilient supply chains
Building partnerships with countries in East and Southeast Asia is a key step to enhancing EU’s supply chain resilience and addressing risky overreliance on China. Key takeaways: Forming new green...
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Has South Korea found its firm foothold in Central Europe?
The worsening security in Europe highlights the dangers of relying on high-risk states, pushing European countries to find new partners. Democratic East Asian nations, especially South Korea, are a...
View ArticleGlobal Gateway and Belt and Road Initiative in Southeast Asia
Key takeaways: The EU’s Global Gateway faces many hurdles in tackling China’s challenge in Southeast Asia. The EU needs to reflect the issues plaguing the Belt and Road Initiative in the region in...
View ArticleIndonesia needs to look beyond the US in boosting its coast guard
Key takeaways: With a new Republican administration coming to power in the US, Southeast Asian countries seem to have low expectations from Washington and will have to prepare for weaker American...
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Gendering security: rethinking the EU’s Indo-Pacific strategy through women,...
Key takeaways: Gender inequalities exacerbate security challenges. The EU’s Indo-Pacific Strategy, inherently a security strategy, necessitates a central role for Women, Peace, and Security (WPS)....
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CEIAS Considers: Will the EU’s Competitiveness Compass help it get ahead in...
Over the past decade, the European Union has faced stagnant productivity, declining investment, and a widening competitiveness gap compared to global rivals. The COVID-19 pandemic exposed...
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