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After the COVID-19 outbreak, China has made concerted effort to control the narratives about its own crisis response and create an image as a reliable international partner. Analyzing China’s influence efforts, this Cyberdefense Report cuts through questions of factual accuracy and seeks to focus on the longer-term interests and priorities that shape Beijing’s messaging. It looks at China’s tactical evolutions in social media use to further understand which capability developments may persevere.

In response to profound changes in the geopolitical landscape, the European Union is pursuing a more independent and assertive international role. This shift has raised questions about how the drive for strategic autonomy and the Union’s complex processes and institutions will affect Europe’s global role. In this forum, thirteen scholars address the challenges for European strategy in the areas of defence, trade, international norms, energy diversification, and relations with other major powers.