Frans Kress is born in the Netherlands and raised in Beijing, bringing a bicultural perspective into the Indo-Pacific working group. His main research interests lie in EU-Asia relations, disinformation and AI governance in the region.
How can China maintain its alliance with Pakistan without worsening tensions with India or risking conflict? Deep ties between China and Pakistan fuel Indian perceptions of mistrust thus risking regional or proxy conflict, especially in light of Indian rise to global power. China should pursue a …