Commentary
Ishiba’s Reflections, Takaichi’s Pragmatic Turn
Paulina Rogoziecka3-minute readKey Points• Liberal-Democratic Party’s Ishiba Shigeru’s last message to Japan’s citizens before stepping down as Prime Minister encourages reflection on the past and…
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Kim Jong Un in Beijing: A Diplomatic Breakthrough?
Joanna Beczkowska13.10.2025Kim Jong Un’s participation in Beijing’s Victory Day celebrations on September 3rd, 2025, marked his first international appearance of this scale since 2011. Standing…
Deers, foreigners and inflation: the election of the new PLD leadership
Marcin Socha26.09.2025After Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru announced his intention resign, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) began its search for a new leader. This time, five candidates have…
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Beyond Schengen Access: Benefits, Risks, and the Path Forward for EU-Thailand Relations
06.12.2024Watchareeya YodprathumAfter Thailand’s former Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announced his ambitious aspiration to open Schengen visa-free access for Thai citizens, the news became…
Sino-Maldivian relations in post-election realities
22.04.2024Przemysław CiborekAs we are all aware, the Indian Ocean, offering strategic maritime routes and numerous economic opportunities, has long been a focal point for regional power dynamics.…
Limitations of China’s grey zone tactics
Mateusz Chatys22.04.2024Over the past few years, the Second Thomas Shoal has become the main flashpoint of the dispute in the South China Sea between China and the Philippines. This geographical…
China's vision of global security in UNSC
Przemysław Ciborek03.11.2023China's long haul for the rights of Global South nations within the UN was particularly pronounced during the recent open debate at the United Nations Security Council…
The Philippines countering China's South China Sea expansion
Mateusz Chatys27.10.2023The Philippines countering China's South China Sea expansionIn recent months, there has been a discernible manifestation of China's resolve to substantiate its presence…
Has Russia’s War Against Ukraine Damaged Poland’s Relations with China? Not as Much as You Think
Bartosz Kowalski12.10.2023Despite more hawkish rhetoric from Warsaw, practical cooperation between Poland and China has remained surprisingly unaffected by the outbreak of the war. Tensions…
New developments in triangle relations between China, Russia and the US
Przemysław Ciborek05.07.2023During the last few months, we have witnessed unexpected events undertaken at the United Nations and regarding relations in the China-Russia-U.S. triangle. Starting…
The new QUAD – Philippines’ perspective
Mateusz Chatys26.06.2023The 20th Shangri-La Dialogue, which was held in Singapore, was largely centered on the prevalent apprehension surrounding the Sino-American rivalry in the Indo-Pacific…
Wang Yi’s European Tour: China Seeks a Trans-Atlantic Wedge
Bartosz Kowalski04.04.2023IntroductionOn February 14, China’s senior-most diplomat, Politburo member and Director of the Office of the Central Foreign Affairs Commission Wang Yi embarked on a…
China’s Global Security Initiative: Is Beijing seen as a new broker in mediating international crises?
Przemysław Ciborek03.04.2023During a UN Security Council briefing in February 2023, Chinese ambassador, Zhang Jun, referred to the blowing up of the Nord Stream gas pipelines, which took place on…
Is the Philippines at the vanguard of the US-led "integrated deterrence" strategy against China?
Mateusz Chatys29.03.2023The Philippines is the oldest ally of the US in Asia, but the relationship between these countries has not always been plain sailing. The vast majority of Rodrigo Duterte’s…
With China’s Zero-COVID Policy Consigned to History, Chinese Tourists are back in Central and Eastern Europe
Bartosz Kowalski09.03.2023With the Chinese leadership’s sudden reversal of the country’s zero-COVID policy along with its gradual reopening since early December 2022, tourism is very much back on…
The Czech Republic Puts Another Dent in China’s Relations with Europe
Bartosz Kowalski14.02.2023Following his victory, the new Czech president has signalled a shift in the country’s foreign policy towards China. But how will Beijing respond?On 29 January, Petr…
Taiwan Strait Crisis: A Lesson for the South China Sea Claimants
Mateusz Chatys02.09.2022The worsening US-China tensions over Taiwan have serious implications for ASEAN as it struggles to uphold its centrality in regional affairs.On August 3, the 55th ASEAN…
Is China’s Summit Diplomacy in Central and Eastern Europe at a Dead End?
Bartosz Kowalski12.08.2022IntroductionDuring a recent phone call between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Polish President Andrzej Duda, the former said that both sides should actively cooperate…
What’s Behind Polish Dual-Track Policy on China?
Bartosz Kowalski04.08.2022In recent months, China has been trying to mend ties with Poland, negatively impacted by the Russian war in Ukraine, but the results of these efforts have been limited.…
The redefinition of “peace and development” and COVID-19
Dominik Mierzejewski30.05.2022In the context of the upcoming 20th Congress of the Communist Party of China, one has to look inside the country to ascertain its reaction to the current…
