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Analyses | | Maciej Kalwasiński, Michał Bogusz

A blow dealt to Europes defence China steps up control of strategic exports

On 9 October, China’s Ministry of Commerce announced an expansion of oversight of foreign sales of dual-use civilian and military goods, including rare earth metals and the technologies used to produce them, advanced lithium-ion batteries…
OSW Commentary | | Aleksandra Kozaczyńska

At the monopolists mercy Germanys dependence on Chinese rare earth elements

The trade war between the United States and China has triggered serious economic repercussions for the EU, including Germany. In response to Washington’s tariff increases in April 2025, Beijing not only raised duties on US goods but also…
Analyses | | Andrzej Wilk, Piotr Żochowski

Death of 24 civilians in Donetsk Oblast Day 1301 of the war

Analyses | | Michał Bogusz, Filip Rudnik, Miłosz Bartosiewicz

Summit and parade Russia continues to support Chinas ambitions

From 31 August to 3 September, Vladimir Putin visited the People’s Republic of China, where he took part in a summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Tianjin. He then travelled to Beijing for a military parade marking the…
Analyses | | Iwona Wiśniewska

Russia is grappling with an influx of Chinese-made cars

On 30 July, the Russian Federal Agency for Technical Regulation and Metrology (Rosstandart) revoked certification permits for selected models of four Chinese truck brands (Dongfeng, Foton, FAW, and Sitrak), as well as for Foton truck…
Analyses | | Maciej Kalwasiński

China-Russia trade in early 2025 Fueling Moscows war despite headwinds

Despite falling oil and car shipments dragging down headline trade figures, China remains central to sustaining Russia’s economy and war effort in 2025.
Analyses | | Andrzej Kohut, Jacek Tarociński

Trumps One Big Beautiful Bill Act lower taxes and greater focus on border protection and confrontation with China

On 4 July, President Donald Trump signed a reconciliation bill, concluding months of negotiations in the US Congress over its final form. The legislation enables adjustments to the budget for the ongoing fiscal year and represents a key…
OSW Commentary | | Adam Michalski

Electromobility Made in Türkiye Turkeys automotive sector in the era of change

The global shift towards electromobility is placing pressure on Turkey’s automotive industry (ranked twelfth globally and third in Europe), which remains heavily dependent on the production of internal combustion vehicles for European…
OSW Commentary | | Michał Bogusz

Open code closed system the role of open source in Chinas technological rivalry with the United States

China is striving to build its own technological ecosystem – one that is not only independent, but also resilient to sanctions and restrictions imposed by the United States, currently the most prolific user of such measures. As a result,…
Analyses | | Agata Łoskot-Strachota

Israeli attacks on Iran – the impact on oil and gas markets

The Israeli attack on Iran, which began on 13 June, has affected energy commodity markets. Prices rose almost immediately, with monthly Brent crude contracts increasing by approximately 8–13%, reaching $75–78 per barrel. Despite airstrikes…