international order Archives > Centre for Dialogue and Global Affairs https://cdga.org.uk/tag/international-order/ An Oxford-based independent think tank Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:19:29 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://cdga.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/cropped-CDGA-Logo-32x32.jpg international order Archives > Centre for Dialogue and Global Affairs https://cdga.org.uk/tag/international-order/ 32 32 The Future of China-Europe Cooperation amid the evolving dynamics of China-U.S.-Europe Relations https://cdga.org.uk/2025/11/10/the-future-of-china-europe-cooperation-amid-the-evolving-dynamics-of-china-u-s-europe-relations/ Mon, 10 Nov 2025 19:09:55 +0000 https://cdga.org.uk/?p=12449 Europe’s understanding of China remains overly ideological, lacking a deep and rational grasp of China’s social transformation, governance logic, and evolving international role. This cognitive bias has undermined the pragmatism of certain European policies toward China. The future trajectory of China–Europe relations will depend on three key dynamics: Europe’s internal political evolution, the spillover effects of U.S. policies, and China’s strategic adaptability.

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]]> Recording | Djoomart Otorbaev on the future of Central Asia https://cdga.org.uk/2025/06/18/recording-doojmart-otobaev-central-asia-wants-to-be-competitive-not-get-free-lunches/ Wed, 18 Jun 2025 19:42:11 +0000 https://cdga.org.uk/?p=12198 In this interview with Dr Brian Wong, former Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan Djoomart Otorbaev talked about Central Asia's rise as a popular destination for investment from global and regional powers and the challenges it faces. He emphasized that Central Asia wants to be friend with everyone, and won't take sides in geopolitical conflicts.The mineral-rich region wants to be competitive, not only for its natural resources, but also human resources and innovation.

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]]> Balancing the West, Russia and China: Georgia Under Pressure amid the Russia-Ukraine War https://cdga.org.uk/2025/04/02/balancing-the-west-russia-and-china-georgia-under-pressure-amid-the-russia-ukraine-war/ Wed, 02 Apr 2025 11:02:26 +0000 https://cdga.org.uk/?p=12098 Tiny Georgia is a crucible of East-West and regional tensions. In the months after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine the US and European governments pressed Georgia to open a second front against Russia. When the government refused, western sources denigrated it as “pro Russia”, and several leaders became subject to sanctions. What lay behind the western pressure and the Georgian government’s response?

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]]> Understanding China’s Outlook and US-China Relations: A Dialogue between George Yeo and Oxford Professors https://cdga.org.uk/2024/12/02/understanding-chinas-outlook-and-us-china-relations-a-dialogue-between-george-yeo-and-oxford-professors/ Mon, 02 Dec 2024 23:30:29 +0000 https://cdga.org.uk/?p=11817 This report is an edited dialogue between George Yeo, former Foreign Minister of Singapore, and several distinguished professors from Oxford University. It focused on a series of important issues around China-US relations and China's outlook, including China's vision of world order, the Taiwan issue, China's stance on the Russia-Ukraine war, the inevitability of a US-China war, and the role of Southeast Asian countries in navigating US-China geopolitical tensions.

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]]> Out of Step: The West’s Waltz with Africa https://cdga.org.uk/2023/05/18/west-africa-waltz-out-of-step/ Thu, 18 May 2023 17:37:30 +0000 https://cdga.org.uk/?p=10546 Russia’s invasion of Ukraine produced a mixed diplomatic response from Africa. This article explores the reasons why Africa did not vote as a bloc to condemn the Russian invasion and asks if Africa will be drawn into a new version of the old Cold War. How can that be avoided and what measures should the West take to revamp and refresh its relationships with Africa at a time when the international order is rapidly changing?

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