Georgia's opposition politicians accuse the ruling Georgian Dream party of vote rigging and do not recognize the election. President Zurabishvili calls for protests. At the same time, demands are made of the EU.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
The BRICS+ summit in the Russian city of Kazan brings together high-ranking delegations from 36 countries. While Putin and Xi reaffirm their "no limits" partnership as usual, the remarkable agreement in the border dispute between India and China is making headlines. However, there are doubts whether the agreement will bring lasting peace to the region.
By Amelie Richter
In an interview with Table.Briefings, AIIB Vice President Ludger Schuknecht reaffirms that the development bank will not fund projects in Russia. This also concerns the credibility of the Chinese-dominated organization.
By Marcel Grzanna
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation will meet in Pakistan this week. China's power in this organization is growing, and it is increasingly becoming a security policy instrument for the Chinese government in the world, says Sören Urbansky, a professor at Ruhr University who researches the relationship between Russia and China.
By Angela Köckritz
The Chinese Coast Guard has joined Russia on a patrol in the Arctic for the first time. Moscow is massively rebuilding its military capabilities in the region, which Beijing also wants to capitalize on.
By Fabian Peltsch
The BMZ, the EU and the G7+ group have pledged more money to Ukraine to prepare the energy infrastructure for the winter. Meanwhile, the "Green Deal Ukraina" project is working on measures for the sustainable rebuilding of the destroyed infrastructure.
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Strong connections still exist between Western countries and Russia's nuclear industry, according to the annual World Nuclear Industry Status Report. These ties have implications for sanctions against Russia.
By Redaktion Table
Understanding the People's Republic requires an understanding of its historical narrative. The Qing dynasty, in particular, plays a key role in China's self-image – for better or worse. Uncovering its contradictions is an important part of China expertise.
By Fabian Peltsch
Russian gas is still flowing into the EU. However, Energy Commissioner Simson is urging companies across the EU to do without it. There are no sanctions "yet", she said.
By Alex Veit
Russia launched large-scale naval exercises with over 400 ships, in which China is also participating. The drills are intended to demonstrate the growing military cooperation between the two countries.
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