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Switzerland: From momentum to moderation, Swiss universities recalibrate ties with China

Switzerland’s universities have a long-standing global reputation for academic excellence. This success is driven by a strong innovation ecosystem, strategic investment in carefully chosen research fields and institutes, close collaboration between universities and industry, and favorable working conditions for academics. The Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich (ETH Zurich) is recognized as one of the world’s top… Continue reading Switzerland: From momentum to moderation, Swiss universities recalibrate ties with China

Taiwan’s democratic blind spot: Statelessness and legal exclusion

Taiwan’s stateless and undocumented population, numbering in the tens of thousands, has no access to basic rights, including healthcare, legal residency, and in some cases, education. Key takeaways: Taiwan’s democratic success story coexists with a significant blind spot: tens of thousands of stateless and undocumented people remain excluded from basic rights such as healthcare, legal… Continue reading Taiwan’s democratic blind spot: Statelessness and legal exclusion

Making Taiwan legible in Europe: Czech parliamentary diplomacy and the EU’s turn to de-risking

As the EU advances its de-risking strategy, Czechia illustrates how Taiwan’s longstanding significance in technology and democratic values has become increasingly relevant within Europe’s shifting security and resilience discourse. Key takeaways: Taiwan is increasingly seen in the EU as a partner within its efforts to boost its economic security and resilience. Czech experience with engaging… Continue reading Making Taiwan legible in Europe: Czech parliamentary diplomacy and the EU’s turn to de-risking

CEIAS Considers: What are the outcomes and potential implications of the Trump-Xi summit?

Donald Trump has just returned from his three-day trip to Beijing, which took place between May 13 and 15. It was the first visit to China by a sitting US president since Trump’s visit in 2017, following a rather hectic year marked by escalatory tariffs and export controls. The former reached 145% at one point… Continue reading CEIAS Considers: What are the outcomes and potential implications of the Trump-Xi summit?

Poll: How the US lost the ‘hearts and minds’ of people worldwide

Three years ago, only a fraction of the global public held more favorable opinions of China than of the U.S. Today, China and even Russia have a better global image. Key takeaways: The survey’s most striking finding lies in the rapid reversal of global perceptions. In just three years, many countries shifted from viewing the… Continue reading Poll: How the US lost the ‘hearts and minds’ of people worldwide

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