EU–China relations have entered a post-illusion phase, where security, technological dependence, and geopolitical rivalry overshadow economic pragmatism. Beijing’s strategic assertiveness and Europe’s delayed awakening now define the trajectory of the bilateral relationship
While Washington was distracted, Beijing methodically upgraded its ASEAN trade pact. The new ACFTA 3.0 deal promises deeper integration, but it also tightens China’s economic embrace, leaving the region wonderfully exposed to risk
COSCO’s dominant presence in Piraeus underscores the growing U.S.–China competition, placing Greece at the center of a strategic struggle over port control, trade routes, and geopolitical influence in the Mediterranean
A Chinese diplomat’s rather medieval threat to “behead” Japan’s new Prime Minister has ignited a diplomatic firestorm, revealing the brittle nature of Sino-Japanese relations and the unpredictable return of aggressive wolf warrior diplomacy
While the world frets over supply chain disruptions, a quiet revolution is cementing Asia’s control over global trade. The latest data on efficient ports reveals a widening gap that Europe and America ignore at their peril
While the West was busy with endless committees and venture capital pitches, China was quietly building. Now, its pursuit of nuclear fusion threatens to upend the global order. This is China’s fusion dominance
The tranquil waters of False Bay mask a growing storm: Simon’s Town, South Africa’s historic naval base, has become the latest flashpoint in a silent struggle between Washington and Beijing
Captain (Dr.) Gurpreet S Khurana discusses India’s evolving Indo-Pacific strategy, maritime security priorities, and the deepening India–Greece partnership amid shifting geopolitical alignments and emerging technological challenges
The Kyaukphyu Deep-Sea Port, a key Belt and Road project, grants China direct Indian Ocean access beyond the Malacca Strait—promising strategic advantage yet entangled in Myanmar’s instability and Beijing’s far-reaching geopolitical ambitions
While traditional maritime chokepoints descend into chaos, the new Arctic Shipping Route offers a tantalisingly short 20-day voyage from China to Europe. It is a geopolitical and environmental spectacle in the making