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Chinese Media Watch: Premier Li Qiang visits Moscow and Minsk; state media praises progress in building a pro-Beijing club on the EU’s eastern borders

Chinese state media depicts Russia as an equal major power that shares China’s goals to reshape the Western-dominated global order, and Belarus as a minor partner seeking to benefit from China’s experience with its authoritarian development model. Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s visits to Russia and its close ally Belarus showcase Beijing’s intentions to build a… Continue reading Chinese Media Watch: Premier Li Qiang visits Moscow and Minsk; state media praises progress in building a pro-Beijing club on the EU’s eastern borders

Prime Minister Modi in Poland and Ukraine – a new beginning for India in Central and Eastern Europe?

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Poland and Ukraine in August highlighted the growing importance of Central and Eastern Europe in India’s foreign policy. Key takeaways: Modi’s visit to Poland and Ukraine should be viewed within the broader framework of India’s foreign policy, which is based on strategic autonomy and the concept of Vishwa… Continue reading Prime Minister Modi in Poland and Ukraine – a new beginning for India in Central and Eastern Europe?

Europe should embrace Taiwan inside the International Criminal Court

European states should aid a Taiwanese bid to join the International Criminal Court (ICC), a symbolic statement of values as well as a substantive move to integrate Taiwan into the global community and preserve peace in the Indo-Pacific. Key takeaways: Compared with joining UN-led multilateral organizations, joining the ICC’s jurisdiction would require a simple unilateral… Continue reading Europe should embrace Taiwan inside the International Criminal Court

Bangladesh at a crossroads: Have students succeeded or helped the country slide closer to China?

On August 5th, Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh’s prime minister for over 15 years, fled the country after popular protests swept the capital city. Her departure has created a political vacuum, filled only by the interim government led by Nobel Peace Prize-winner Muhammad Yunus. This transition presents numerous opportunities and risks, domestically and internationally, for Bangladesh.  Key… Continue reading Bangladesh at a crossroads: Have students succeeded or helped the country slide closer to China?

Beijing Declaration: China’s role in post-war Middle East

In late July 2024, China captured global attention by facilitating a unity declaration between Hamas and Fatah, a potential diplomatic triumph for Beijing following numerous failed international attempts to reconcile Palestine’s conflicting political factions. Key Takeaways: The Hamas-Fatah agreement represents Beijing’s aspirations to increase its diplomatic presence in the Middle East and translate its rhetoric… Continue reading Beijing Declaration: China’s role in post-war Middle East

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