The Axis Moscow-Beijing: What does it mean for Peace, Security and Prosperity of Europe
Russia invaded Ukraine, China aims to invade Taiwan. The autocratic leaders in the Kremlin and in Beijing, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping, have shifted their nations from status quo- to revisionist countries. Both “strongmen” share an ideology of racial superiority and the legitimacy of land grab. Both have disdain for freedom, democracy and human rights.
Both have expanded their influence massively in the last decade, Russia through gas and oil, China through the Road and Belt initiative. The Chinese Communist Party has already gained a say in European countries such as Serbia, Hungary and Italy.
European leaders need to now learn from the mistakes of the past: How can they conceal Russia and prevent the Chinese leader, who already has border conflicts with most of its neighbors, from invading Taiwan? One measure that is already being deployed is the de-coupling of the economies of the free world from those in Russia and China. But will this be enough?
The panel "The Axis Moscow-Beijing: What does it mean for Peace, Security and Prosperity of Europe?” will discuss these questions and articulate potential strategies which ultimately give Europe back agency over its destiny.
Panelists: Prof. Manuel Muñiz, Provost IE University, Alicia Garcia-Herrero Chief Economist Asia Pacific (digital participant), Mariin Ratnik, Estonian Ambassador to Spain
Moderator: Prof. Alexander Görlach
17:30: Welcome by David Henneberger, Friedrich-Naumann-Foundation for Freedom
Professor Manuel Muñiz, Provost IE University
17:35: Panel Discussion: Short intro remarks by each panelist (5 minutes each)
17:50: Conversation Panelists
18:30: Q&A with the Audience (present and digital)
19:00: Brief conclusion remarks (David Henneberger)
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