Chinese artists claim to be critical of the regime. In reality, they only use cynicism as a supposed stance of resistance. The audience sees what appears to be clever mockery, but overlooks the unwritten agreement with the power structures.
By Yang Weidong
India is at a crossroads: between the geopolitical balancing act, Trump's aggressive tariff war and growing pressure on its IT sector, the question is whether the country can maintain its role as the fastest-growing major economy.
By Shang-Jin Wei
Under Donald Trump's leadership, the USA's leading role is dwindling and the rules-based world order is under pressure. Europe's middle powers and their partners must act in a coordinated and sovereign manner to counterbalance Trump's unilateralism.
By Chin-Huat Wong and Wing Thye Woo
In a world without geopolitical tensions, China's pioneering role in clean technology would be welcomed as a boon to humanity. In the face of current political realities, however, it has instead stoked fears about jobs and security.
By Adair Turner
At the 12th Xiangshan Forum in Beijing, China emphasizes its role as a creator of a new world order. European players are faced with the decision of either just watching or actively influencing the international order.
By Bernt Berger
Instability in the Himalayas, power struggles in South East Asia, ongoing crises in Pakistan – the conflicts in India's neighborhood are on the rise and increasingly threaten New Delhi itself. Refugee flows, the threat of terrorism and China's growing attempts to exert influence make it clear that the world's largest democracy can no longer rely on its strategic autonomy, but must take a more active role in stabilizing the region.
By Nirupama Rao
Europe is almost completely dependent on China for rare earths. New export controls are exacerbating supply bottlenecks, especially for SMEs. To secure supplies, the risks need to be actively managed along the entire supply chain.
By Benedikt Herles
European car manufacturers and suppliers announced more than 100,000 job cuts in 2024. At the same time, Chinese manufacturers are expanding massively into Europe. This development is a geopolitical wake-up call.
By Katharina Osthoff
Between great power rivalry and protectionism, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) must maintain solidarity in order to secure peace and prosperity.
By Anwar Ibrahim
Beijing's claim to stylize itself as the victor over fascism distorts the historical facts, writes Chu Li-ling, Taiwan's deputy representative in Germany. It also endangers the peace it claims to be defending.
By Chu Li-ling
