China’s approach to global positioning is transitioning from capturing to creating and shaping new structures and platforms. It is thus generating an entirely new framework of multitudinous opportunities to revise the post-World War Two order. Key takeaways: Beijing is setting up platforms for global development, security, civilization and governance initiatives, as well as the international… Continue reading China’s global footprint: From capturing to crafting institutions
Welcome to the 74th issue of the CEEasia Briefing. In this issue, we dissect the following topics: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s trip to China French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to India South Korean automotive parts investment in Slovakia If you like what you see, please forward this message to your friends and colleagues who can subscribe… Continue reading CEEasia Briefing #74: German Chancellor Merz’s trip to China, Macron’s visit to India, South-Korean automotive parts investment in Slovakia
International students’ mobility patterns go well beyond personal choices. They reflect economic realignments, geopolitical tension, and calculated state strategy. As these flows shift, they may quietly recast the balance of power between West and East. Key takeaways: The dramatic improvement in the quality of education in Asia has become a major factor reshaping the geography… Continue reading Is the future looking East? Education and the remaking of global influence
Education in Myanmar has deteriorated significantly since the 2021 military coup, causing widespread displacement both within the country and across its borders, limiting access to education for many children and youth. Domestically, thousands of teachers left their posts as part of the Civil Disobedience Movement, acting on moral convictions to protest against the junta. At… Continue reading A generation disrupted: How the 2021 coup destroyed education in Myanmar
While China seeks to consolidate its existing EU-critical infrastructure, Beijing aims to extend beyond 5G and the grid. Its “AI Plus” strategy seeks to embed AI across industries and digital ecosystems, thereby generating security risks, while also implementing a refined authoritarian outlook. Key takeaways: As the EU begins to look at policy options to deal… Continue reading “AI Plus”: China’s new authoritarianism
