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European Union

Europe's New Central Asia Strategy
By Catherine Putz
Is the EU's new regional strategy the same as its last regional strategy? Not entirely.

Can China and the EU Cooperate on International Security?
By Greg Austin
There is ample room for Brussels to deepen the conversation with Beijing on security goals of mutual interest.

Europe Could Be Getting Turkmen Gas By 2020
By Catherine Putz
Turkmenistan and Europe are keen to get the gas flowing, but it could just be a pipe dream.

China and Russia: Two Approaches to Integration
By Marcin Kaczmarski
The Eurasian Economic Union and the New Silk Road represent two very different approaches in Central Asia.

Is China’s Money Enough to Unite Central and Eastern Europe?
By Kerry Brown
China seeks political support through new diplomatic groups. But often its "partners" are only interested in handouts.

Why the ASEAN Economic Community Will Struggle
By Ji Xianbai
Serious weaknesses within ASEAN threaten the realization of the bloc’s regional project.

Europe Must Support Democracy in Thailand
By Serhat Ünaldi
The EU should continue to stand up to Thai’s coup leaders and push for the restoration of democracy.

Interview: Pallavi Aiyar
By Justin McDonnell
Justin McDonnell speaks with author Pallavi Aiyar on the Indonesian elections and the India-EU connection.

China 'Marches West' — To Europe
China’s outreach to Eastern Europe adds a new leg to the “New Silk Road.”

Germany’s Geographical Curse
For centuries Germany was plagued by difficult geography that Berlin only escaped with the end of the Cold War.

Why Europe Won’t Get Tough On China
After much grandstanding, the EU backed down on trade issues with China. It wasn’t the first time… or the last.

China Asks EU to Help it Go Green
Plus, a second Chinese citizen electrocuted by an iPhone charger. Friday China links.