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Setting on an East-Bound Course? Slovak Political Parties’ Views on China and Russia
The economic and security crisis triggered by Russia’s aggression against Ukraine has placed even greater strain on the already fragile trust in Slovak state institutions and the nation’s pro-Western orientation. Both among the general…
China’s Complex Relations with Russia: Tracing the Limits of a “Limitless Friendship”
Beijing and Moscow are aligned when it comes to fighting the US-led world order. But beyond this common aim, there are many points of bilateral friction.
Voice for CHOICE #29: Sino-Polish Relations and Changing Polish Views on China with Alicja Bachulska
China’s tacit approval for the Russian invasion of Ukraine is significantly shaping both the Polish public opinion on China as well as the political and business elite’s perception of China. Although views still diverge…
Roundtable: The Convergence of Authoritarian Influencing Methods
As part of the GLOBSEC Bratislava Global Security Forum, the Association of International Affairs (AMO) in cooperation with Konrad Adenauer Stiftung organized a roundtable discussion on the topic of Sino-Russian confluence with regard to…
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…
Why Using Beijing to Hedge Against Moscow Is Futile
While the offer to join and grow within the liberal international system has been on the table for both Moscow and Beijing, neither has been willing to accept the rules of the game. Authoritarian expansionism, in moral and in territorial terms, remains the key goal for both regimes.
Anticipating China’s New Paradigm for Central Asia
In what is the first instance of China hosting an offline summit with all five Central Asian states, the event is expected to bring significant results dwarfing other major players’ ambitions in the region.
“Depends on How You Look at It”: Russia Struggles to Explain Why “Power of Siberia 2” Is Still Not Happening
Even as Russia and China project an image of a tight partnership, the failure to reach a deal on the Power of Siberia 2 pipelines complicates Moscow’s official narrative.
China and Central Asia: Outside the Spotlight, but Always on the Table
Central Asian governments have grown used to accommodating the different priorities of outside partners and leveraging them for their own benefit, making sure not to become anyone’s playground. As Russia’s standing comes under question and China holds its ground, Western countries need to come up with an approach that is attuned to the region’s preferences.
Straightening out China-Iran Ties
Despite Raisi’s historic visit to China, bilateral ties will continue facing serious challenges. Beijing will remain highly pragmatic toward the Islamic Republic and Middle East at large, avoiding picking sides.
The Sino-Russian Energy Partnership: A Strategic Response to a Turbulent World?
Even as debates about the characterization of the Sino-Russian partnership continue, energy cooperation between the two grows in intensity.