Key takeaways: EU-Mongolia relations have been on a steady upward trajectory since the latter’s transition from a single-party communist state to a multi-party democracy with a market-oriented economy in the early 1990s. By strengthening bilateral relations, European leaders can promote Western principles in a region where they are sorely lacking, support Mongolia as a success… Continue reading The strategic imperative of the EU building bridges with Mongolia
S tím, jak přibývají trhliny v transatlantických vztazích, se objevují hlasy volající po tom, aby evropské země prohloubily vazby s Čínou. Tudy ovšem cesta nevede. Přestože přístup Spojených států a Evropské unie k Číně nebyl v posledních letech zcela totožný, během prezidentského období Joea Bidena nastalo výrazné sbližování postojů a došlo i na užší koordinaci. Obě strany se soustředily na… Continue reading Amerika hází Evropu přes palubu, Peking vycítil příležitost. Je načase přehodnotit vztahy s Čínou?
Over the past decade, the European Union has faced stagnant productivity, declining investment, and a widening competitiveness gap compared to global rivals. The COVID-19 pandemic exposed vulnerabilities in European industries, while the war in Ukraine heightened concerns over energy security and economic stability. At the same time, the US Inflation Reduction Act and China’s state-backed… Continue reading CEIAS Considers: Will the EU’s Competitiveness Compass help it get ahead in the current geopolitical competition?
Key takeaways: Gender inequalities exacerbate security challenges. The EU’s Indo-Pacific Strategy, inherently a security strategy, necessitates a central role for Women, Peace, and Security (WPS). While comprehensive and forward-looking, the EU’s Indo-Pacific Strategy falls short of prioritizing WPS which limits its ability to achieve its security objectives. Integrating WPS principles is crucial for the EU… Continue reading Gendering security: rethinking the EU’s Indo-Pacific strategy through women, peace, and security
Instead of aligning with Beijing, the EU should strengthen democratic partnerships to counter Trump. While Trump’s approach to Europe is reckless, turning to China is not the solution. Doing so would play into Beijing’s strategy of weakening US-EU cohesion and ignoring Europe’s own security interests. Former Slovak Minister and Presidential candidate Ivan Korčok’s call for greater… Continue reading Korčok’s call for China cooperation dangerous for Europe
