CEIAS

CEEasia Briefing #34: Hungary’s outreach to China, Taiwan-CEE relations, Taliban’s deal with Russia, ECtHR ruling on extraditions to China

Welcome to the 34th issue of the #CEEasia Briefing. In this issue we dissect the following topics: Hungary’s continuing outreach to China Taiwan-CEE relations Taliban’s deal with Russia ECtHR ruling on extraditions to China If you like what you see, please forward this message to your friends and colleagues who can subscribe here. Do you need… Continue reading CEEasia Briefing #34: Hungary’s outreach to China, Taiwan-CEE relations, Taliban’s deal with Russia, ECtHR ruling on extraditions to China

Decoding Différance: Can Beijing push the Taliban towards a change?‎

As the Taliban completes its takeover of Afghanistan, Beijing is likely to be one of the first players to recognize the impending Taliban government. But will the Chinese ticket to international recognition be enough to generate a real change within the Taliban? In fact, for China, the form often trumps the substance and as long… Continue reading Decoding Différance: Can Beijing push the Taliban towards a change?‎

China’s Afghanistan Gambit

The flag of Afghanistan flutters in the breeze as British troops formally hand over the lead responsibility for security to Afghan Forces in Lashkar Gah, the capital of Helmand Province in July 2011. This was a significant milestone in a process of transition that will continue to 2014 and beyond. Photographer: POA(Phot) Hamish Burke Image 45153477.jpg from www.defenceimages.mod.uk For latest news visit: www.mod.uk Follow us: www.facebook.com/defenceimages www.twitter.com/defenceimages

The pace of the Taliban’s military advancement on the eve of the U.S. pullout not only stokes worries of regional spillover, but also shines a spotlight on China. As the United States approaches the final deadline to withdraw its last troops from Afghanistan, the Taliban are rapidly overrunning districts and gaining control of large swaths… Continue reading China’s Afghanistan Gambit

Peace talks: What to expect from intra-Afghan negotiations?

Peace talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban have begun in Qatar on Saturday, 12 September 2020. On this occasion, Andrej Matišák has polled several experts on the topic and asked them two questions: What do you expect will be the result of the talks? Ultimately, a peace agreement can be probably achieved only… Continue reading Peace talks: What to expect from intra-Afghan negotiations?

China and the Afghan peace process

Beijing finally lifts its technical rollover for the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). On 17 September 2019, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) extended its Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) until 17 September 2020. The extension came amid the collapse of the US ‘‘peace talks’’ with the Taliban which sought to bring an… Continue reading China and the Afghan peace process

office@ceias.eu

Murgašova 3131/2
81104 Bratislava
Slovakia

Sign up for our newsletter to receive the latest news and updates from CEIAS.

All rights reserved

CEIAS 2023