The United Nations of China: A vision of the world order
China has already brought the world “Socialism with Chinese characteristics”. Will its next goal be a “United Nations with Chinese characteristics”?
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China’s “New Era” with Xi Jinping characteristics
The meaning of the Chinese "new era" is tied to Xi Jinping. This publication explores how much his increased ideological control is changing China.
China at the gates: A new power audit of EU-China relations
Europeans should adopt more realist positions vis-à-vis China, to defend their own interests and urgently restore balance in the relationship
Pre-empting defeat: In search of North Korea’s nuclear doctrine
Pyongyang’s is prepared to carry out a pre-emptive nuclear strike against both military and civilian targets if it detects an imminent attack
Grand Designs: Does China have a ‘Grand Strategy’?
The Chinese Communist Party Congress in October will indicate whether China has departed from its ‘peaceful rise’ in favour of an ambitious grand strategy
China and the Mediterranean: Open for business?
Introduction Partnering with China on its ‘One Belt, One Road’ initiative, also known as the ‘Belt and Road Initiative’ (BRI), is often like looking at…
Influence by default: Europe’s impact on military security in East Asia
In the continued absence of a policy, European commercial actions in the armament sector could have a destabilising impact on Asian security
Taiwan between Xi and Trump
Taiwan's government has little room for manoeuvre to forge a path independently of China
Discipline and punish: Party power under Xi
Why China's President has made Party discipline a centrepiece of his administration
Expanded ambitions, shrinking achievements: How China sees the global order
Policy recommendations Stay true to the EU’s values In the current political climate of eroding values and principles, there are two temptations that EU member…