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
Key takeaways: Neither Indonesia nor Vietnam has condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and both continue to deepen cooperation with Moscow. Indonesia and Vietnam explicitly include Russia in their hedging strategies, pursuing independent foreign policies to strengthen their international standing. Russia relies primarily on security, energy, and nuclear diplomacy to consolidate its presence in the region.… Continue reading The Russia card: How Jakarta and Hanoi leverage Moscow amid great power rivalry
The UK hosts one of the world’s most reputable higher education sectors. With a strong emphasis on world-class research and international partnerships, the academic rigor and global prestige of British universities have attracted students and collaborations from around the world. The People’s Republic of China (PRC) is one of the UK’s most important academic partners, second only… Continue reading United Kingdom: Opaque research ties, hidden CCP influence at the expense of a large Chinese student diaspora
Belarus’ hopes of becoming a key node in China’s Belt and Road Initiative in Europe may be rekindled once Russia’s war against Ukraine comes to an end. Key takeaways: In June 2025, China and Belarus reaffirmed their strategic relationship. During President Lukashenko’s “family-style” visit to China, both leaders emphasized their “all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership” and… Continue reading A gateway or a dead end? Belarus and China’s Belt and Road Initiative
China’s higher education, research cooperation, and overall economic relationship with Croatia were relatively stagnant after Croatia joined the 14+1 cooperation format and the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in 2012. However, in 2017, under Prime Minister Andrej Plenković, cooperation within the 14+1 framework was reinvigorated. Although Croatia’s academic ties with Chinese counterparts are not as… Continue reading Croatia: China’s growing role in Croatia through academic ties
