Helena Legarda

Helena Legarda

Lead Analyst at Mercator Institute for China Studies (MERICS)

China’s defense and security policies; Chinese foreign policy, geopolitical competition and risk

Helena Legarda’s research focuses on China’s defense and foreign policies, including their domestic sources and drivers, and their geopolitical impact. Prior to joining MERICS she gained professional experience at the Delegation of the European Union to China and at research and advisory firm China Policy in Beijing.

China Horizons publications

EU-China relations

Finding a European answer to the China-Russia partnership, with Alice Ekman and Helena Legarda

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EU-China relations

MERICS China Podcast: Europe’s resilience vis-à-vis China, with Grzegorz Stec and Helena Legarda

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Chinese foreign policy

Navigating Taiwan relations in 2024: Practical considerations for European policy makers

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EU-China relations

The dangerous waters of the South China Sea, with Helena Legarda

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Chinese economy

The global sale of Chinese arms, with Helena Legarda and Jacob Gunter

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China Horizons events

EU-China relations

MERICS Foresight Workshop at the European China Talent Program: The impact of the 2024 US elections on EU-China relations and European China policy

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EU-China relations

MERICS Foresight Workshop: 2024 China risks for Europe

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EU-China relations

MERICS Foresight Workshop: The Future of EU-China Relations

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EU-China relations

MERICS Foresight Workshop: The impact of the 2024 US elections on EU-China relations

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