Sustainability or Strategy? The Geopolitics of Global Development Initiative

The race to 2030 is on—but is the global push for sustainability truly about progress, or is it reshaping global power dynamics?In this episode, we sit down with Douglas Anderson, Head of the European Guanxi Editorial Team, to explore how major players—China, the EU, and global institutions—are leveraging sustainability initiatives like the Global Development Initiative (GDI) and the Global Gateway to expand their influence.🔍 What’s on the agenda?✅ The geopolitics of food security & aid✅ The competition over green financing✅ The race for climate leadership✅ The battle for digital & industrial dominanceJoin us for an insightful discussion on how international summits, economic strategies, and sustainability policies are shaping the future.🎧 Tune in nowAlso do make sure to check out Douglas and Sardor's latest editorial about "Shifting Dymanics in Central Asia : the security landscape amid the Ukraine Conflict " . The link to it has been attached belowhttps://cabar.asia/en/shifting-dynamics-in-central-asia-the-security-landscape-amid-the-ukraine-conflict#This episode was hosted by Shristi More and edited by Xaver Haack

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The European Guanxi Podcast explores current affairs underpinning EU-China Relations. It includes interviews with experts on EU- China Foreign Policy and beyond, offering listeners critical insights into the challenges and opportunities that characterize EU-China dialogue. It also provides a platform for the discussion of youth perspectives and experiences on EU-China Relations. The EG Podcast is Produced by Shristi More. Our work would not be possible without the valued help of our Podcast Team & the EG Community.