A new paper series edited by CEIAS focuses on the effects of authoritarian corrosive capital on governance in the CEE countries. Researchers from Slovakia, Romania, Slovenia, and Latvia provide an overview of Chinese and Russian economic activities in several CEE countries, the role of corrosive capital, and offer plenty of recommendations for the public, private… Continue reading Authoritarian Corrosive Capital in the CEE
Latvia and the two other Baltic states—Lithuania and Estonia—are located at the crossroads of the East and West. Their proximity to Russia, with which they share historic ties and proficiency in the Russian language, has attracted Russian money to the region, and vice versa. However, as this paper by Evija Djatkoviča shows, Russia’s economic presence… Continue reading Gas and Dirty Money: Russian Corrosive Capital in Latvia
Cukor nezabral, komunisti menia taktiku. V minulých týždňoch prichádza z Číny množstvo správ o nových, často pomerne radikálnych nariadeniach, ktorými sa komunistická strana snaží regulovať predovšetkým technologické odvetvie. Správy sú zväčša sprevádzané titulkami typu: “Čínsky prezident Si Ťin-pching pokračuje vo svojom ťažení proti technologickým firmám. Komunistická strana preberá riadenie, Čína prestáva byť kapitalistická.” Kroky čínskej… Continue reading Čína sa chce podobať Nemecku. Technologické giganty tlačí do inovácií
Welcome to the 20th issue of the #CEEasia Briefing. In this issue, we dissect the following topics: CEE countries leave Afghanistan China-Lithuania spat Reactions to China’s conviction of Michael Spavour European car manufacturer eyes the Chinese market If you like what you see, please forward this message to your friends and colleagues who can subscribe here. Do… Continue reading CEEasia Briefing #20: CEE leave Afghanistan, China-Lithuania spat, Reactions to China’s conviction of Michael Spavour, European car manufacturer eyes the Chinese market
The rise in awareness of digital sex crimes in South Korea may be the much-needed spark that the already existing and rising South Korean feminist movement needs to make a significant difference in the safety of women in the country. The digitalization of the world may have its benefits, but it also opens new ways… Continue reading Digital crimes in South Korea and their effect on feminism
