As transatlantic relations face significant turbulence, China has emerged as a challenging and potentially dangerous partner for Europe. In that case, could India offer a new source of hope for Poland and the old continent? Key takeaways: In August 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Poland, elevating Polish-Indian relations to the status of a “strategic… Continue reading India: A third way between the United States and China?
The newly adopted Spanish external action strategy portrays China in a rosy light and places it on the same level of importance as the US, reflecting the ripples of the Transatlantic rift under Trump 2.0. Key takeaways: Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s numerous visits to Beijing and his public rejection of Donald Trump’s policies paved the… Continue reading What’s behind Spain’s pivot to China
With global tensions rising and resources increasingly stretched, Europe would be better served by strengthening its own security posture rather than committing resources to largely symbolic naval deployments in the Indo-Pacific. Key takeaways: Reflecting the Indo-Pacific’s growing importance to European prosperity and security, European states have increasingly stepped up their naval presence in the region.… Continue reading Bolstering European naval presence in the Indo-Pacific: What´s the state of play?
The economic weekly Trend repeatedly serves as a vehicle for Chinese propaganda. Trend magazine enables the dissemination of Chinese propaganda and disinformation without any journalistic challenge, downplays serious concerns of the European Union over China’s trade practices, and grossly distorts China’s role in the war in Ukraine and its growing assertiveness towards Taiwan. On 1… Continue reading In the service of China’s interests
Czechia proves to be most China-assertive of the Visegrád group nations. Although he received sharp condemnation from Beijing, Czech President Petr Pavel’s private meeting with the Dalai Lama has resonated positively at home – reflecting a broader trend of strong public support for Tibet and growing skepticism toward China. Although he received sharp condemnation from… Continue reading Despite Beijing’s pushback, Czechs back Pavel’s meeting with the Dalai Lama
