The European Institute for Asian Studies is pleased to announce the launch of its new website. In conjunction with our recently refurbished logo, EIAS wants to strengthen its online presence and revive the interaction with regular guests, whilst offering a first introduction to our activities to new visitors. Whereas the website will provide regular updates on EIAS events, reports, publications
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On 7 March 2016, senior associate Theresa Fallon was interviewed by CCTV News on the refugee crisis and Europe’s response to the situation. She stated that “managing borders is key for each country”, and that the question on how to share the burden between EU member states is crucial in the current circumstances. Watch here:
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On 4 March 2016, Senior Associate Mr Frederic Carlier delivered a speech on the priorities on socio-economic development of Uzbekistan, in an event which took place at the Press Club, Brussels. Emphasising the role of Uzbekistan as a potential new land bridge on the Eurasian continent, Mr Carlier outlined the particular role that Uzbekistan plays
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On 26 January 2016, EIAS Researcher Sebastiano Mori, delivered a speech at Uzbekistan’s Embassy in Brussels. In particular, Mr Mori commented President Karimov’s speech on the outcomes of the social-economic development of Uzbekistan. This initiative is a further example of EIAS’ current interest to conduct research and organize public events that focus on Central Asia’s
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On February 16, EIAS had the pleasure to welcome Kyrgyzstan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Mr Erlan Abdyldaev, for a speech and subsequent dialogue with the audience on the country’s foreign policy interests, priorities and challenges, both in Central Asia and beyond. Minister Abdyldaev strongly reaffirmed that the most important area of activity for all
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In a recent article published in The Diplomat, EIAS Associate Richard Turcsanyi discusses the limits of China-CEE Relations, what is new about China-CEE cooperation and what prospects for the future should we expect after the Suzhou summit. The article is reproduced below In late November China hosted the leaders of 16 Central and Eastern European
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