As India rises to global prominence, Czechia is rediscovering an old partner. Once bound by ideals of freedom and cooperation, Prague and New Delhi now face the challenge of transforming historic goodwill into a genuinely strategic relationship, one that transcends ceremony and pledges, advancing toward a long-term vision. Key takeaways: Czech–Indian relations rest on a… Continue reading Old love does not rust: What Czechia hopes to get from its courtship with India
During the 2010s, China became one of the leading connectivity players in Africa – if not the most important one. This policy brief focuses on a key aspect of China’s approach towards African continent – the provision of loans linked to construction of physical infrastructure. We argue that the importance of these projects may have… Continue reading Evolving patterns of China’s involvement in African infrastructure
When India’s president visited Bratislava this spring, the ceremony was grand. Yet despite the warm gestures and record trade figures, relations between Bratislava and New Delhi remain underdeveloped and lack a clear strategic direction—and without one, Slovakia risks being left behind as the rest of Europe deepens its engagement with India. Key takeaways: Slovakia’s relations… Continue reading Slovakia lagging relationship with India: It’s time for a coherent strategy
Key takeaways: Talks over an EU-Malaysia FTA, stalled since 2012 over palm oil, have been revived as both sides urgently seek to diversify trade amid US-China tensions. Malaysia needs European technology partnerships and market access to realize its €4.5 billion semiconductor strategy and move beyond assembly toward chip design and fabrication. Trump’s tariff volatility has… Continue reading From oil to chips: How the EU-Malaysia FTA became a semiconductor power play
India’s engagement with the Central European countries has historically been weak. It’s time for that to change. Shifting sands in the geopolitical calculus of both Asia and Europe are impacting global order. With the Trump administration enacting new trade barriers, including against India and the European Union (EU), prudent thinking is essential. India’s increasing prominence… Continue reading It’s time for India to partner strategically with the Visegrad Four
