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France: An uneven awakening to the risks posed by China in academic cooperation

France’s academic ecosystem is distinctive, comprising universities (such as Sorbonne Université), prestigious public institutions (École Polytechnique) or semi-private “grandes écoles” (Sciences Po), and private higher education institutions, including business schools like HEC. Most academic bodies within the public sector are funded by the Ministry of Higher Education and Research, although there are exceptions. École Polytechnique,… Continue reading France: An uneven awakening to the risks posed by China in academic cooperation

Hydrogen horizons: Austria and Indonesia’s green energy potential

The Austrian government has established its Hydrogen Strategy, which stresses the importance of international partnerships. Indonesia, with its untapped hydrogen resources, should see this as an opportunity to harness Austrian FDI and enhance its pathway to a green economy. Key takeaways: Austria offers a subsidy for renewable hydrogen production, aiming to strengthen its role as… Continue reading Hydrogen horizons: Austria and Indonesia’s green energy potential

Central Europe-East Asia EV nexus: Tracking Chinese, South Korean and Japanese electric vehicle and battery investment in the V4 countries

A confluence of factors is challenging the industrial structure and the long-standing business model of four Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries: Czechia, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia—collectively known as the Visegrad Four (V4). Since their transformation from command economies to free markets in the early 1990s, the automotive industry has been the backbone of their… Continue reading Central Europe-East Asia EV nexus: Tracking Chinese, South Korean and Japanese electric vehicle and battery investment in the V4 countries

Nascent transatlantic drift muddles EU’s approach to cooperation with China

As the reliability of the transatlantic alliance comes into question, the EU struggles to define a unified strategy, caught between economic opportunities and growing security concerns about China. This uncertainty leaves the EU vulnerable to both external pressures and internal divisions. Key takeaways: The EU’s approach to cooperation with China has been inconsistent, which has… Continue reading Nascent transatlantic drift muddles EU’s approach to cooperation with China

Explaining Indonesia’s ‘multi-alignment’ policy under Prabowo

Indonesia’s recent strategic manoeuvres reflect a nuanced foreign policy that extends beyond an alignment with China. However, under new geopolitical dynamics, Indonesia might be hard-pressed to maintain its non-aligned policy. Key takeaways: Despite being touted as Indonesia’s embodiment of a ‘Global South’ orientation and “Free and Active” foreign policy, Jakarta must remain cognizant of the… Continue reading Explaining Indonesia’s ‘multi-alignment’ policy under Prabowo

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France: An uneven awakening to the risks posed by China in academic cooperation

Hydrogen horizons: Austria and Indonesia’s green energy potential

Central Europe-East Asia EV nexus: Tracking Chinese, South Korean and Japanese electric vehicle and battery investment in the V4 countries

Nascent transatlantic drift muddles EU’s approach to cooperation with China

Explaining Indonesia’s ‘multi-alignment’ policy under Prabowo

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