Kazakhstan: Perspectives on Eurasian integration
As a member of the Moscow-led EEU, Astana has suffered from Russia’s economic slowdown, and now aims to become the transport and gas hub of Central Asia
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Greece: Perspectives on Eurasian integration
Facing financial woes and the simmering threat of “Grexit” from the EU, Athens is in need of new investment from Russia and China
Azerbaijan: Perspectives on Eurasian integration
Located at the heart of Eurasia and with strong energy resources, it is a key territory for regional integration projects, but Baku is fighting to stay neutral
Eternally displaced: Afghanistan’s refugee crisis and what it means for Europe
To stem the influx of Afghan refugees, Europe needs to turn to Asian partners, working not only with Kabul but with its neighbours
Japan’s decisive defence development
France and the UK will likely be the first beneficiaries of Japanese technological developments – though they also imply that Japan is now a competitor
What if the EU’s future lay with India?
A deepened relationship with India could provide fresh energy to a crisis-ridden Europe
Chairman Xi’s new clothes
XI Jinping's televised appearance in military uniform heralds his control – political and operational – over China's armed force
18 Apr
BCM “China’s Maritime Strategy under Xi Jinping: a Japanese point of view”
Avec François Godement, Shinji Yamaguchi et Michito Tsuruoka
14 Apr
Recessione cinese: i fatti oltre i miti
Le previsioni circa il declino dell'economia cinese sono sopravvalutate
14 Apr
China’s economic downturn: The facts behind the myth
After years in which China’s economic hyper-growth was taken for granted there has been a dramatic reversal of international sentiment