Geoeconomics
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Implications of the Belt and Road Initiative in Europe
Abstract: After 40 years of unprecedented economic growth, China is finally in a position to challenge the existing global order. Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a monumental global investment plan which impacts Europe, stirring controversy in some and affinity in others. The EU has acknowledged the risks of Chinese influence through BRI. Nevertheless, a joint… Read More
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Artificial Intelligence: A Chinese “Assassin’s Mace”
Abstract: Artificial intelligence is one of the research areas through which the Chinese People’s Liberation Army strives for parity with the United States. Often, a head-to-head race between the two countries is predicted. However, this can only be determined if inadequate indicators such as R&D spending or patent applications are used for comparison. If we… Read More
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Poland. Business Harbour
Abstract: Torn by internal conflict between democratic opposition and Lukashenko’s regime, Belarus experienced a massive withdrawal of one of its most valuable resources – the Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) sector. Specialists, start-ups and SME as well as large enterprises moved towards safer business environments in the neighbouring states and Western countries. In the worldwide… Read More
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China in Latin America and the Caribbean
Abstract: China has sought closer cooperation with LAC nations and is presently one of their main extra-regional partners. The country’s engagement with the area is primarily due to its economic needs, which take into account factors such as its export-based development model, rapid development, and its ever-growing urbanization process. Nonetheless, while Chinese investments and cooperation… Read More
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Is China Buying Ports or Buying into the Liberal Rules based order?
Abstract: For several years, the People’s Republic of China has been expanding its political and economic engagement in Africa. As part of the “Belt and Road Initiative” launched in 2013, Chinese entities have been financing and building ports in the Sub-Saharan Africa region. With the opening of the first Chinese military base on foreign territory… Read More
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