Filip Šebok authored a chapter in the book Understanding Strategic Adaptations: Security Strategies and Policies After 2014 published by STRATPOL – Strategic Policy Institute. In his chapter, Filip looks into post-Crimea changes in Chinese security policy. Abstract: The Russia-Ukraine conflict has not changed Beijing’s overall positive view of the international environment but has highlighted its concerns about threats… Continue reading Understanding Strategic Adaptations: China
Even the mighty Chinese internet censorship apparatus is not all-powerful, so one could still get a picture of the Chinese netizens’ uncensored reactions. These reveal shock, disappointment, outright opposition, humorous takes but also sincere support for the constitutional changes that will potentially allow Xi Jinping to keep in power for the rest of his life.… Continue reading Chinese Netizens Greet the New Emperor
If China were to become a new active leader in the Middle East it would have to be willing to, first, bear the costs, and, second, adopt a more complex global leadership strategy. In January 2016, China issued its first official Arab policy paper outlining the guiding principles and development of China-Arab relations. This became… Continue reading China in the Middle East: A ‘Quiet Strategy’ of Balancing
Article by Matej Šimalčík published at the East Asia Forum: Since the announcement of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s Belt and Road Initiative, China has focussed more and more on Central and Eastern Europe, and what started as China’s ‘charm offensive’ has developed increasingly sharp spikes in regional media outlets. Local media outlets play the important role of… Continue reading Do the Central European media show caution towards China?
The 16+1 platform that China coincidentally created and subsequently nurtured has recently seen increasing disengagement on the European side. The smaller central and eastern European (CEE) countries have initially enthusiastically jumped on the opportunity China ambiguously presented to them. Expectations were high: the vision of an increased Chinese investment, enhanced exports to China, and perhaps… Continue reading 16+1: Failed Dreams or Failed Economics?
