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Surrounded by BRICS: The Future of the Black Sea and the South Caucasus
At the 16th BRICS summit that took place in Kazan from October 22 to October 24, 2024, leaders from the Black Sea and the South Caucasus regions highlighted their broader geopolitical and geo-economic ambitions through…
China and Iran: A Friendship of Choice or Necessity?
The Islamic Republic of Iran recognizes that its relationship with China, while necessary for the regime’s survival, cannot exist in isolation. The rapprochement with the West and its continuing relationship with China are both…
Establishing New Financial Frameworks: BRIC by BRIC
BRICS+ Summit: Independent Payment System The recent BRICS+ summit, as highlighted by the Kazan Declaration, has marked what the Kremlin hoped would be a pivotal moment in the trajectory of the global financial order.…
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…
Exploring the Potential for China-EU Collaboration Against Drug Trafficking
This article is part of a series of articles authored by young, aspiring China scholars under the Future CHOICE initiative. Backed by suppliers from Afghanistan, Europe ranks among the major consumers of opiates. Simultaneously, China…
Slovenia-China Relations: A Return to Cautious Pragmatism
In April 2024, Slovenia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, Tanja Fajon, visited China, accompanied by Slovenia’s largest business delegation to date, consisting of 54 companies and 71 representatives. The…
Voice for CHOICE #7: Examining the EU’s Climate Partnership with China, Featuring Janka Oertel
As the EU attempts to paint China as a reliable partner on climate issues, one must wonder if green policy can truly become divorced from ancillary issues and, crucially, an overall coherent foreign policy. Janka Oertel and Kevin Curran discuss the issues related, wherein Dr. Oertel offers her opinion on compartmentalizing climate policies and China’s contentious status as a partner on climate change issues.