The China challenge
Mark Leonard welcomes Mike Kuiken and Randy Schriver to examine the evolving US-China relationship and what it means for Europe
Asia
12
Mar
Discussion on China and the US
While the war with Iran continues to escalate, Donald Trump is still set to visit China with which the stakes extend from tariffs and intensifying geopolitical rivalry. Under its latest 5-year plan, Beijing is doubling down on a centralised, export-dominated system that will intensify competition with both the US and Europe. Trump and Xi…
The art of the swarm: Systemic rivalry with China on European terms
The EU can exploit its system to say no to China—now, and long into the future
3
Jun
Asia
2026 Republic of Korea (ROK)–G7 cooperation forum
The G7 and its close partners, particularly the Republic of Korea (ROK), face a rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape marked by growing economic competition, technological fragmentation, and mounting security challenges. From supply chain vulnerabilities to shifting alliances and rising geopolitical tensions, these developments are testing the resilience of existing frameworks for international cooperation
21
May
European Power
Briefing Online “From vulnerability to leverage: Europe’s defenses against Chinese economic coercion”
L’Ufficio di Roma dello European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) ha organizzato un briefing online dal titolo “From vulnerability to leverage: Europe’s defenses against Chinese economic coercion”, che si è tenuto il 21 maggio 2026 dalle ore 17:00 alle 18:00. Alla base del confronto c’era il policy brief “Beijing hold’em: European cards against Chinese…
Trump in Beijing: Why the game stays the same for Europe
Donald Trump is in Beijing, but Europeans should not expect decisive guidance or a grand bargain with Xi Jinping. They should instead focus on managing their own exposure to Chinese risks
Power couple: How South Korea fits in Europe’s battery strategy
Europe’s battery dependence on China is clear, but closing the gap alone will be difficult. Partnering with South Korea, the world’s second-largest manufacturer, offers a faster and more realistic route
Chinamaxxing: Beijing’s new source of soft power
China is trending on Western social media. While rooted in disillusionment with America, the trend is making it far easier for Beijing to build soft power among Europe’s youth
Laying the groundwork: Why EU-Japan industrial relations should begin at the bilateral level
Europe and Japan seek deeper defence-industrial cooperation; but the fragmented EU system is creating challenges. As a first step, Tokyo should establish stronger bilateral partnerships, particularly with Germany and Poland
16
Apr
Asia
España, la UE y Asia-Pacífico en un orden global en transformación
Diálogo político a puerta cerrada El 17 de abril de 2026, la oficina de Madrid del European Council on Foreign Relations, en colaboración con el Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores, Unión Europea y Cooperación, organizó un diálogo político a puerta cerrada en Madrid sobre la Estrategia Española para Asia-Pacífico (2026-2029) y el papel de…