The great diplomatic game – Foreign and security policy | IPS Journal

Summary

The article discusses China's strategy to leverage its economic influence to forge stronger international relationships amid the shifting geopolitical landscape caused by the Russian-Ukrainian war. China, led by Xi Jinping, aims to develop a multipolar world and plays a pivotal role via initiatives like the Belt and Road, balancing relationships with major powers like the EU, Russia, and the US, while also focusing on strategic partnerships with individual European nations like Serbia and Hungary. The tags highlight various elements of China's international relations, geopolitical ambitions, and leadership, though "electric cars" appear unrelated to the central theme of the text.