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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

Central Europe-East Asia EV Nexus Tracker

Sky-high expectations for EU-India ties after historic Delhi visit

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visited India during the last days of February with the College of Commissioners. The high-profile delegation arrived at a critical time of heightened uncertainties triggered by leadership changes in the White House. Key takeaways: The European Commission’s first full cabinet visit to India marks a strong start for… Continue reading Sky-high expectations for EU-India ties after historic Delhi visit

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