You can read the full paper (in Slovak) here. Policy paper by Richard Q. Turcsányi and Matej Šimalčík deals with Sino-Slovak relations, and explores Chinese activities in Slovakia with qualitative approach. Based on interviews and questionnaires of Slovak personalities dealing with China, public and closed discussions, qualitative analysis of select documents, and analysis of long-term… Continue reading China in Slovakia: Are we ready for the future?
Article by Matej Šimalčík published by Euractiv.com: Taking EU funds away from Central European member states will reinforce Chinese influence in the region, argues Matej Šimalčík. The proposed EU budget for 2021-2027 will include changes in how EU funds are divided. This will most likely benefit southern member states at the expense of the Central European… Continue reading After European funds dry out, will China bring ‘better’ tomorrows?
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
