#Maritime
Anti-Western Axis of China, Russia and Iran Forging Closer Ties Amid Growing Tensions in the Middle East
As tensions continue to rise in the Middle East, China, Russia, and Iran conducted joint naval drills in the Gulf of Aden and the Arabian Sea between March 11 and March 15, 2024. The exercise, under the name “Maritime Security Belt – 2024”, was described as a joint effort to safeguard maritime security and regional peace and stability. However, against the backdrop of the US and some EU countries’ unprecedented naval presence in the Red Sea, the drills can also be seen as sending a clear signal to the West and as a part of a longer-term pattern of boosting the trio’s mutual cooperation.
China’s LOGINK: Securing Maritime Data in European Ports
A Chinese logistics software has quietly extended into ports in Asia and Europe. Its expansion is now in the spotlight due to the EU’s new port strategy and US ban.
China’s Cautious Response to the Red Sea Crisis
As Houthi attacks on shipping lines in the Red Sea continue, China’s economic stakes in the region are becoming increasingly exposed. However, despite the growing costs of the Houthis’ persistent targeting of commercial ships, China’s public reaction has remained relatively cautious. But the longer the conflict continues, the more pressure there will be on China to prove its dedication to becoming a constructive player in the resolution of “hotspot issues.”
China Catching the Wave of Intensifying Saudi-UAE Rivalry
As the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia compete over regional dominance and pursue their ambition of economic diversification, courting China is likely to assume a center stage in their foreign policy.
CHOICE-India Dialogue: Engaging Indo-Pacific, CEE Experts on China
Concerns over China’s increasing influence across the globe necessitate an open dialogue between the nations grappling with the challenge. Indeed, China seeks to impress its pre-eminent role across regions, not least in Southeast Asia…