European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visited India during the last days of February with the College of Commissioners. The high-profile delegation arrived at a critical time of heightened uncertainties triggered by leadership changes in the White House. Key takeaways: The European Commission’s first full cabinet visit to India marks a strong start for… Continue reading Sky-high expectations for EU-India ties after historic Delhi visit
Despite being the world’s largest provider of advanced computer chips, Taiwan faces challenges in other areas related to AI development. Given Taiwan’s unique security landscape, ensuring the independence of its AI systems is essential for safeguarding its digital infrastructure and information environment. Key takeaways: Due to its political status, data on Taiwan’s LLMs and software… Continue reading Taiwan’s approach towards AI
Welcome to the 60th issue of the CEEasia Briefing. In this issue, we dissect the following topics: Wang Yi meets Czech Foreign Minister Czechia and South Korea hold supply chain & energy dialogue in Seoul Vietnam-Hungary relations If you like what you see, please forward this message to your friends and colleagues who can subscribe here. Do you… Continue reading CEEasia Briefing #62: Wang Yi meets Czech Foreign Minister, Vietnam-Hungary relations, Czechia & South Korea high-level supply chain dialogue
As Cambodian leadership continues to undermine democracy, it increasingly relies on China that provides credit, investments, military support and international backing to mitigate Western criticism and sanctions. Key takeaways: For Cambodia’s elite, the main motivation for embracing China is regime security, gained through China’s political and economic support. Chinese have built a significant economic presence… Continue reading Cambodia’s playing with Chinese fire
Donald Trump’s second term, and his highly personalized approach to international diplomacy, raises concerns about US foreign policy towards Taiwan amid increasingly fortified China-Russia ties. Key takeaways: Trump’s priorities are expected to shift the focus of US-Taiwan policy from a values-based defense of democracy to a more strategic and transactional approach. Trump’s ambiguous stance on… Continue reading Taiwan faces rocky future under Trump 2.0 and the growing Sino-Russian alignment
