Robert Fico’s trip to China had underwhelming economic outcomes, yet it brought Bratislava into much closer political alignment with Beijing. Between October 31 and November 5, Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico paid an official visit China. Fico was accompanied by an unusually large delegation, which included eight cabinet ministers, two deputy ministers, and representatives of… Continue reading Does China have a new European ally in Slovakia’s Prime Minister?
Myanmar faces a dual crisis of civil war and climate-related disasters, underscoring the urgent need for both governance reform and climate action to prevent further regional destabilization in Southeast Asia. Key takeaways: Myanmar’s civil war and frequent climate disasters have combined to create a severe humanitarian crisis, deepening the country’s fragility and leading to widespread… Continue reading Myanmar’s crisis: the fragility of governance and the urgency of climate action
The rise of the Islamic “green wave” and persistent Bumiputera policies risk deepening Malaysia’s domestic divisions, as tensions grow between Islamization and the country’s multicultural, secular foundations. Key takeaways: Malaysia’s long-held balance between its Muslim identity and its diverse, multi-ethnic and multi-religious population is under threat from the rise of Islamic political parties. The 1MDB… Continue reading The green wave: Malaysia’s conservative political shift
Hong Kong’s pivot towards Southeast Asia aims to strengthen economic ties and secure the city’s role as a global financial hub amidst rising US-China tensions and shifting geopolitical dynamics. Key takeaways: The escalating geopolitical tension between the US and China, coupled with Hong Kong’s political crackdown, has strained the city’s traditional role as a bridge… Continue reading Hong Kong’s eastward geoeconomic turn
Zatímco Západ izoluje Rusko a uvaluje na něj sankce za invazi na Ukrajinu, Moskva hledá nové způsoby, jak rozšířit svůj vliv a získat strategické partnery. Daří se jí to v Myanmaru, kde se od převratu v únoru 2021 postupně stala největším dodavatelem zbraní pro vojenskou juntu. Právě myanmarská armáda stále posiluje svůj vliv v zemi,… Continue reading Myanmar a Rusko jako spojenci v mezinárodní izolaci
