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East Asian Reactions to Russia’s War in Ukraine: Governmental and Civil Society Responses

The reactions to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine vary in East Asia, from a clear condemnation (Japan, Singapore, Taiwan) to calculated opposition (South Korea) and cautious criticism (ASEAN, Indonesia); from neutrality (Vietnam) to diplomatic support (Myanmar, North Korea). The differences are most clearly explained by Realpolitik considerations, the nature of the political systems and perceptions on… Continue reading East Asian Reactions to Russia’s War in Ukraine: Governmental and Civil Society Responses

The Presidential Elections in the Philippines: China’s win in waiting?

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Although the presidential vote in the Philippines seems to have not set off any alarm clocks in the West, the election of Bongbong Marcos has the potential to result in major implications for global politics. Indeed Southeast Asia is increasingly becoming a focus of the US-China strategic rivalry. And Mr Marcos is very likely to… Continue reading The Presidential Elections in the Philippines: China’s win in waiting?

China’s Belt and Road Initiative: Strategic and Economic Impacts on Central Asia, Southeast Asia, and Central Eastern Europe

Dr. Alfred Gerstl (CEIAS President) together with Dr. Ute Wallenböck co-edited a  new book titled China’s Belt and Road Initiative: Strategic and Economic Impacts on Central Asia, Southeast Asia, and Central Eastern Europe. The book was published in the prestigious Rethinking Asia and International Relations series, which is published by Routledge. This edited volume presents… Continue reading China’s Belt and Road Initiative: Strategic and Economic Impacts on Central Asia, Southeast Asia, and Central Eastern Europe

Stane sa juhovýchodná Ázia novým centrom Islamského štátu?

Oslabenie bezpečnostných zložiek počas pandémie by mohlo teroristov ešte viac posilniť, čo z juhovýchodnej Ázie robí nové ohnisko terorizmu. Kým svetom otriasa pandémia koronavírusu, islamskí militanti v krajinách juhovýchodnej Ázie sa snažia využiť situáciu vo svoj prospech. Príkladom je nedávny útok na Filipínach, kde dve ženy zaútočili na vojakov a miestnu katedrálu v meste Jolo. Od pádu Islamského štátu… Continue reading Stane sa juhovýchodná Ázia novým centrom Islamského štátu?

Slovak relations with East Asia: A lost decade? (Yearbook of Slovakia’s Foreign Policy 2019)

Interaction between Slovakia and the region of East Asia offers plenty of opportunities for Slovak businesses to export or invest abroad, yet due to lack of resources, Slovakia has been unable to maintain close relations with every partner in this region. In his contribution to the Yearbook of Slovakia’s Foreign Policy 2019, Matěj Šimalčík describes… Continue reading Slovak relations with East Asia: A lost decade? (Yearbook of Slovakia’s Foreign Policy 2019)

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