Report
Nov 10, 2025
Italy’s policy on China: The Belt and Road gamble and its aftermath
By
Valbona Zeneli
From the Silk Road to the Belt and Road Initiative, Italy’s relationship with China has shifted from early enthusiasm to cautious recalibration. Once Europe’s gateway for Beijing’s ambitions, Rome now frames its China policy around transatlantic solidarity, balancing economic opportunity with strategic prudence.
Report
Nov 10, 2025
Greece’s policy on China: Debt-era deals and recalibration
By
Valbona Zeneli
From the port of Piraeus to Brussels, Greece’s China policy has evolved from enthusiastic engagement and post-crisis dependency to strategic caution. Today, Athens’s is balancing economic pragmatism with transatlantic security commitments.
Report
May 20, 2025
The European Union Growth Plan for the Western Balkans: A reality test for EU enlargement
By
Valbona Zeneli, Richard Grieveson, Isabelle Ioannides, Dimitar Bechev
EU enlargement faces a test case in the Western Balkans. The current plan offers real benefits before accession, creating incentives for reform, but questions of enforceability and the relatively low amount of financial support threaten the success of the EU’s political influence in the region.
Program
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