As tensions over Taiwan grow between China and Lithuania, Slovakia adds fuel to the fire by having sent to the island its highest-rank economic delegation ever. Should Slovakia expect similar retaliation measures as Lithuania? What did the Chinese media write about the visit? On 5 December 2021, a Slovak delegation consisting of 43 members, including… Continue reading Chinese Media Watch: By visiting Taiwan, Slovakia is taking the Lithuanian road
The new policy, paper prepared by CEIAS in collaboration with the Association for International Affairs, provides a comprehensive account of Czech and Slovak paradiplomatic activity towards China. Classifying and investigating sub-national relations plays a crucial role in our understanding of China-Europe relations and the actors involved in them. With China becoming an increasingly salient topic… Continue reading Under the Radar: Mapping the Czech and Slovak local governments’ ties to China
Should Washington build its global alliances around democratic values? On Thursday and Friday this week, around 100 “democratic” countries will meet virtually for the long-planned, US-backed Summit for Democracy. But question marks have been raised over which countries have and haven’t been invited. Several of America’s key partners weren’t on the list. “CEIAS Considers” asked… Continue reading CEIAS CONSIDERS: Is the Summit for Democracy a good idea?
Do Slovenskej národnej diskusie o budúcej strategickej koncepcii NATO prispieva skupina siedmych autorov krátkymi analýzami vybraných problémov zverejnených v dokumente nezávislej pracovnej skupiny GT NATO „NATO 2030: United for a New Era“. Súčasťou každého príspevku sú odporúčania, ktoré autori vnímajú skôr ako podnet do expertnej diskusie. Tento dokument obsahuje aj kapitolu od výskumníčky CEIAS, Barbary… Continue reading Medzinárodný poriadok z pohľadu Číny
Will the newly-launched Global Gateway investment scheme boost EU’s soft power globally? On December 1st, the European Union launched its new Global Gateway scheme, an investment initiative that aims to “boost smart, clean and secure links in digital, energy and transport and strengthen health, education and research systems across the world.” Global Gateway plans to… Continue reading CEIAS CONSIDERS: Can EU’s Global Gateway compete with China’s BRI?
