Central, Eastern, and Southern Europe
China’s influence in Central and Eastern Europe poses challenges and opportunities for Western policymakers as they work to strengthen resilience.
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August 24, 2022
Russia — Relegated to the Second-Division of Military Powers
Russia may have suffered more casualties in Ukraine than there are regular troops in the British Army. And that’s not the worst of it.
August 23, 2022
Nasty Nancy Drews — a Russian Anti-Saboteur Plan
As car bombs explode near Moscow and blasts rock Crimea and the Russian borderlands, an MP proposes a fight back.
August 23, 2022
Chinese Influence in Albania
China seeks closer relations with Albania as part of the Chinese Communist Party’s mega-project to expand the reach of Beijing’s influence overseas.
August 22, 2022
Georgia: A Deluge of Russians
Georgians increasingly fear the influx of Russians. The numbers are staggering and there is rising bad feeling.
August 18, 2022
Chinese Influence in Hungary
China wields little influence in Hungary, despite the fact that the Hungarian government has been a reliable partner of Beijing in the EU for over a decade.
August 17, 2022
Chinese Influence in Romania
While there is no reason to think Chinese interest in Romania will wane, Romania is not prioritizing its relationship with China.
August 16, 2022
Chinese Influence in the Czech Republic
Beijing’s main strategic goals in the Czech Republic have been to weaken political support for Taiwan and to improve China’s image in the country.
August 12, 2022
Chinese Influence in Croatia
China’s overall presence in Croatia, particularly its malign influence, is limited compared with some other CEE countries as well as Western Balkan countries.
August 12, 2022
Storm Clouds Build Over Putin’s War
There can now be no doubt: Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine has produced a durable “rally round the flag” effect. The rising tide of public sentiment, however, may be pushing the regime towards dangerous shoals.