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Interlinked Instability: Central and Eastern Europe and the Indo-Pacific in a Changing Geopolitical Landscape
The “Interlinked Instability: Central and Eastern Europe and the Indo-Pacific in a Changing Geopolitical Landscape” conference, held in Prague on March 3–4, 2025, brought together policymakers, academics, and security experts to discuss shared challenges…
Rivals Beyond Earth: China, the US, and the EU in the New Space Era
The quest to conquer space – the final frontier – has long stood as a testament to global ambition and technological prowess. In the 21st century, this pursuit is no longer confined to the…
Belarus-China Relations: Optimism in the Shadows of Asymmetry and Caution
This article is part of a series of articles authored by young, aspiring China scholars under the Future CHOICE initiative. In a statement congratulating Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on his re-election in January 2025, Chinese…
Polar Partners: What Sino-Russian Arctic Cooperation Means for Europe
This article is based on a report titled ‘Sino-Russian cooperation in the Arctic: Implications for Nordic countries and recommended policy responses’ originally published on October 22, 2024, by the Swedish National China Centre at…
The Pentagon Report: China’s Military Rise and its Implications for the West
At the end of 2024, China showcased its latest military advancements through a series of strategic announcements and calculated leaks, reinforcing its ambitions as a global power. These developments coincided with the release of…
Competing Visions: African Perceptions of the BRI and the Global Gateway
Africa is often viewed by global powers – both traditional and emerging – through the lens of their geopolitical rivalry. As tensions between the European Union and China intensify, Africa’s significance is increasingly framed…
Voice for CHOICE #51: China’s Military Modernization with Meia Nouwens
Since Xi Jinping’s rise to power, China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has been undergoing extensive reforms. From increasing defense spending, to investing in new technological capabilities and learning from Russia’s war in Ukraine, China…
Germany’s Federal Election: Unpacking the Parties’ “Visions” for China Policy
Germany’s upcoming federal election could mark a turning point for the country’s political landscape. A change of chancellor and the formation of a new governing coalition appear likely. While the parties expected to enter…
The Novi Sad Railway Station Collapse: The Cost of Sino-Serbian Infrastructure Deals
The political landscape in Serbia was upended on January 28, when Prime Minister Miloš Vučević announced his resignation, bringing an abrupt end to his government’s term. The resignation came nearly three months after student-led…
Barriers as Incentives? AI Export Controls and US-Led Cooperation Against China
The new US regulations on the export of devices for the development of artificial intelligence technology pose a short-term challenge to transatlantic unity, especially in the face of threats from China and promotion of…
Davos 2025: European Competitiveness in a Changing World
The annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF), held in Davos, Switzerland, during the week of January 20, reaffirmed the onset of a new era characterized by geostrategic rivalry and the fragmentation of…