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Von der Leyen’s Commission 2.0: Perspectives from Central and Eastern Europe
With the announcement of new vice-presidents and commissioners, CHOICE has gathered a group of experts to provide insights on the new European Commission and its potential implications – pending confirmation by the European Parliament…
The EU’s Engagement with Africa: Lessons from the Baltic Trio
When discussing why the EU should increase its engagement with geographically distant Africa, policymakers often point to China’s diplomacy and infrastructure investments. The prevailing argument is that these should be countered by the Global…
Voice for CHOICE #27: Sino-Russian Partnership under Scrutiny with Una Aleksandra Bērziņa-Čerenkova
China’s special diplomatic mission is touring Kyiv, Warsaw, Paris, Berlin and Moscow in a stated mission to search for a political solution to the war in Ukraine. However, a number of Central and Eastern…
Taiwan, Lithuania, and a Small Country’s Big Challenge to Beijing
When Lithuanian Ambassador Diana Mickeviciene returned to her posting in Beijing on August 10, she was met with more than just a cold welcome. Having recalled its own envoy from Vilnius, Beijing was now…
Leveraging Central and Eastern Europe to Push Back On China
This article was originally published by CEPA and is republished here with the consent of the author. China is making inroads with the EU, and its 17+1 initiative, targeted at Central and Eastern Europe,…
Voice for CHOICE #5: Surveying Sino-Baltic Relations with Una Aleksandra Bērziņa-Čerenkova
As the 17+1 virtual summit approaches, Voice for CHOICE analyzes the role of the Baltic nations and their role in the EU-China dialogue, the role that remains for Russia in influencing the region’s actions on this front, and the strong Transatlantic links that undergird the nation’s security and often its policy stances.
Taiwan and Lithuania’s Ties Grow Tighter
Until recently, Taiwan (Republic of China, ROC) had not drawn much attention in the three Baltic states in general and Lithuania in particular. Despite their gratitude for the ROC’s consistent non-recognition of their occupation…
Huawei in Central and Eastern Europe: Trends and Forecast
CHOICE’s latest exclusive report from a team of regional experts across Czechia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania and Slovakia summarizes the ongoing debates on Huawei’s involvement in each of their respective nations, thus formulating…