Czech Republic
Resentment over steep rises in inflation and an influx of refugees are stoking support for illiberal populists.
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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.
July 19, 2022
How a Ponytailed, Dreadlocked Czech May Reshape EU Tech Policy
After France, the Czech Republic now holds the European Union’s six-month rotating presidency. Its top tech official Ivan Bartoš cuts a surprising figure.
June 10, 2022
Thinking Beyond the Ukraine War
The West’s enemies will draw dangerous conclusions from its divisions over Ukraine.
March 25, 2022
Putin’s Illiberal Pals Are Down but not Out
Russia’s war on Ukraine is changing European politics. But it would be complacent to think that the war will do away with pro-Putin illiberals.
December 10, 2021
China Is Losing Ground in Central Europe
Belt and Road Initiative investments in Europe seemed the only game in town until recently, but China’s money is now being treated with increasing suspicion.
November 3, 2021
Central Europe’s V4? More Like V2+V2
Are the four Visegrád countries (the V4), Central Europe’s premier club, an illiberal island within the EU, or something more distinctive?
October 25, 2021
On the Move
China is on the retreat in central Europe. US pressure can accelerate the trend
October 11, 2021
Goodbye Gottwald
Czech Communists shuffle off into history. High time
October 5, 2021
Czech Voters Face the Illiberalism Test
The Czech Republic’s billionaire prime minister may follow the Polish-Hungarian path if he wins this week’s parliamentary vote, upsetting the European Union.