Opinion
Overall, Biden and Xi seem to be converging on their strategies for global dominance
Past Event
China's Belt and Road Initiative is undergoing a transformation after two years of pandemic. How is it changing and what are the consequences for Europe.
Opinion
The US now sees Asia more through an economic lens, while China shifts toward a security focus
Blog Post
The European Union should take significant economic measures in response to the war in Ukraine, but a new Next Generation EU is not needed yet.
Past Event
How have events in recent years impacted global trade and value chains and how can we strengthen these against future disruptions?
Blog Post
A requirement for gas to be paid for in rubles is a way for Russia to side-step central bank sanctions.
Opinion
The international community will have to restart the long process of de-escalation in order to preserve peace. We have a long climb ahead.
Opinion
The spectre of a democratic Russia aligned with the West is probably a more serious concern for Beijing than what it risks losing by supporting Russia, which is exactly why China has arrived at its contorted position on the current military conflict in Ukraine.
Policy Contribution
What is the current state of pensions policy in Europe and how are independent workers treated compared with their traditionally employed counterparts?
Opinion
Beijing will support Moscow as long as it does not fall foul of Western sanctions.
Blog Post
China has too much to lose from aligning with Russia over Ukraine.
Blog Post
The European Union should grant candidate status to Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine, as part of a long-term stabilisation strategy.