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Slovakia’s China pivot: Economic pragmatism or political subservience? A briefing on Robert Fico’s visit to China in November 2024

Key takeaways: By elevating ties with China to a “strategic partnership,” Beijing and Bratislava were brought politically closer, as evidenced by shared views on Ukraine or human rights relativism. Even though the visit was framed as an exercise in economic diplomacy, its economic outcomes remain underwhelming, as no new major projects were announced. The statements… Continue reading Slovakia’s China pivot: Economic pragmatism or political subservience? A briefing on Robert Fico’s visit to China in November 2024

Situation report: Debating Chinese EVs on social media in Central Europe

Key takeaways: Discourse related to Chinese EVs in Central Europe shows a high degree of localization, with discussions affected by pre-existing geopolitical framings: Euroscepticism in Czechia; anti-West and pro-China narratives in Hungary and Slovakia; and anti-German sentiments in Poland. Local concerns over Chinese EV investments and their potential negative impacts feature prominently in the discourse,… Continue reading Situation report: Debating Chinese EVs on social media in Central Europe

Slovakia-Taiwan relations: Slovakia’s pragmatic approach as a model of engagement with Taiwan

This article examines the evolution of Slovakia-Taiwan relations, focusing on the early 2020s (specifically 2020–2023), a period marked by a shift toward closer ties. Despite adhering to the One China policy, Slovakia has strengthened its engagement with Taiwan, driven by both regional and domestic factors. Regionally, the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) region’s disillusionment with… Continue reading Slovakia-Taiwan relations: Slovakia’s pragmatic approach as a model of engagement with Taiwan

South Korea’s industrial ties with Central Europe – The case of defense and electric vehicles

Recent geopolitical and geo-economic developments have fostered greater industrial, military, and diplomatic cooperation between South Korea and the Visegrád 4 countries—Czechia, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia. Two key factors underpin this trend: the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, which has spurred arms purchases and defense manufacturing collaboration with South Korea, and advancements in electric vehicles… Continue reading South Korea’s industrial ties with Central Europe – The case of defense and electric vehicles

Value-driven economic and military decision-making: South Korea’s arms exports to the EU and NATO

Following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, rising strategic uncertainties in Europe have prompted EU and NATO member states to break away from post-Cold War policies that favored maintaining moderate war preparedness. The escalating geopolitical risks have highlighted the urgent need to revamp Europe’s defense industrial base to meet the skyrocketing demand for arms.… Continue reading Value-driven economic and military decision-making: South Korea’s arms exports to the EU and NATO

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