From the target of foreign imperialism to leading geopolitical actor on the global stage, how has China become the superpower it is today? In this interview Frans-Paul van der Putten, author of China Resurrected, reveals which events in the last 200 years have shaped this country's political identity, why the West tends to underestimate Chinese...
At the start of the twentieth century, Europe was the home region of most of the world's leading powers. It also was the main stage for geopolitical rivalry between the same countries. Today Europe finds itself in a position where it is a secondary theatre for geopolitical actors from, and events in, other parts of the world. In that regard,...
Until the American elections, it seemed that Russia and China posed the most immediate challenges to the economic security of the European Union. But the next US presidential administration holds the most power to disrupt the EU's new economic security strategy.
China, emerging as a technological powerhouse, has significantly reshaped the Sino-U.S. technological competition landscape. The once prevalent notion in the West that the People's Republic of China (PRC) was incapable of groundbreaking innovation due to its "illiberal" system has been proven wrong. A decade ago, scholars were doubtful of China's...
The exact course the US will take with regard to China depends on the election results. China itself sees differences but mostly similarities between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. Beijing is preparing for further intensification of the geopolitical competition with the US in any case. This will also have consequences for Europe and the...
A case study on Chinese involvement. European seaports and related logistics are a key part of international trade and logistics. Foreign involvement by third countries has gained greater significance in this sector, especially where China is concerned. However, at the moment, there is a lack of EU cooperation concerning foreign involvement. This...
The 1970s-90s were a period of re-engagement between the Netherlands and Taiwan after some 300 years of very limited interaction. The emergence of Taiwan, and East Asia as a whole, as a major center of economic activity was an important factor in this process. This was also a period in which a new awareness emerged of the history of...
This chapter provides a preliminary exploration of whether Europe's strength in medical artificial intelligence (AI) technology can be a tool for bolstering European strategic autonomy. It focuses in particular on AI for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Two European companies, Siemens and Philips, are among the market leaders in the production of...
The European Union needs to contribute to the system of deterrence as it currently exists in East Asia, in particular in regard to Taiwan.
This report analyses whether recent, current and expected China-related developments may threaten the strategic position of the port of Rotterdam in terms of freight flows and how this might play out. This report is based on research conducted on behalf of the Port of Rotterdam Authority.
