EU strength and weakness facing China
The divergence between the EU's recent statements on Market Economy Status and the South China Sea issue reflect the strengths and weaknesses of the EU itself.
Asia
China and the South China Sea arbitration: what next?
The recent arbitration ruling against China’s claims to South China Sea territories may trigger a dangerous new period of escalation
Law of the Sea: China, the EU, and the global order
The stronger China gets, the more important is the question of whether it will be a world power that wields its strength responsibly. The recent ruling against China by a UN arbitration tribunal brings this question into sharp focus.
Time’s up: China’s coming battle for market economy status
Two new publications from the European Council of Foreign Relations look at the real issues behind the question of market economy status
Ukraine: Perspectives on Eurasian integration
Caught in conflict with Russia, Kyiv is loathe to join the EEU, but its elites lack enthusiasm or knowledge about China’s integration project
Turkey: Perspectives on Eurasian integration
Poised between Europe and Asia, the Russian and Chinese integration projects could both make Ankara once more a key bridge linking the two continents – but not before hostilities with Russia have been resolved
Serbia: Perspectives on Eurasian integration
Though it is a candidate for EU membership, Belgrade continues to pursue a “special relationship” with both Russia and China
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
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