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Myanmar junta’s Rohingya Return Initiative is nothing more than a strategic pretense

Key takeaways: The repatriation program lacks fundamental guarantees for Rohingya safety, citizenship, and property rights. The initiative coincides with the junta’s need for international legitimacy amid ongoing sanctions. Similar previous programs in 2018 and 2019 failed to produce meaningful results, and the current conditions in Rakhine State remain hostile to Rohingya return. A crisis unresolved… Continue reading Myanmar junta’s Rohingya Return Initiative is nothing more than a strategic pretense

Italy: Transparency gap and collaborations under scrutiny

In recent years, European member states have begun to view China as a multifaceted actor. Italy is no exception. Current debates on economic security have prompted Rome to adjust its policy instruments to protect its strategic assets. Italy was one of the first European countries to sign an academic cooperation agreement with China. The number of agreements steadily increased over time and… Continue reading Italy: Transparency gap and collaborations under scrutiny

CEEasia Briefing #66: EU-China relations ahead of July summit, Czech-South Korea nuclear deal, China’s plot in Czech against Taiwan VP

Welcome to the 66th issue of the CEEasia Briefing. In this issue, we dissect the following topics: EU- China ties ahead of July summit South Korea-Czechia nuclear deal China’s plot against Taiwan’s VP in Czechia If you like what you see, please forward this message to your friends and colleagues who can subscribe here. Do you need to… Continue reading CEEasia Briefing #66: EU-China relations ahead of July summit, Czech-South Korea nuclear deal, China’s plot in Czech against Taiwan VP

Slovenia: Leaning towards a gradual and selective academic cooperation with China

Slovenia’s higher education and research system comprises public and private institutions. Slovenia has four public universities: the University of Ljubljana, the University of Maribor, the University of Primorska, and the University of Nova Gorica. Additionally, Slovenia has several public research institutes, the most notable being the Jožef Stefan Institute and the National Institute of Chemistry,… Continue reading Slovenia: Leaning towards a gradual and selective academic cooperation with China

Slovakia: Domestic turmoil meets geopolitical clash

Since 2020, Slovak foreign policy has become increasingly polarized, with governments shifting between strong pro-Western alignment and a more pragmatic, multi-vector approach. The 2020–2023 administrations deepened ties with the US and EU while remaining cautious on China. In contrast, the Fico-led government since 2023 has pursued closer relations with China, criticized the EU, and maintained… Continue reading Slovakia: Domestic turmoil meets geopolitical clash

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Central European Institute of Asian Studies

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Myanmar junta’s Rohingya Return Initiative is nothing more than a strategic pretense

Italy: Transparency gap and collaborations under scrutiny

CEEasia Briefing #66: EU-China relations ahead of July summit, Czech-South Korea nuclear deal, China’s plot in Czech against Taiwan VP

Slovenia: Leaning towards a gradual and selective academic cooperation with China

Slovakia: Domestic turmoil meets geopolitical clash

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