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Germany’s Indo-Pacific aspirations and realities
Germany’s Indo-Pacific aspirations and realities

Written by Dr Rafal Ulatowski

Germany is too weak militarily to change the balance of power in the Indo-Pacific. Its military presence satisfies the expectations of the regional middle powers and of the United States while having only a minor adverse impact on Germany’s relations with China.

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Ten-year review of China’s defence budget: Steadily toward modernisation
Ten-year review of China’s defence budget: Steadily toward modernisation

Written by Fei Su and Xiao Liang

Despite concerns over the transparency on the official figures, the sustained growth in China's military spending demonstrates its unwavering commitment to the PLA’s modernisation to become a ‘world-class’ military by the mid-21st century.

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Talking to all but tilting to one: India’s voting pattern at the UN
Talking to all but tilting to one: India’s voting pattern at the UN

Written by Bashir Abbas

India’s abstentions during the present Ukraine crisis are occurring during the rule of the Bharatiya Janata Party, whose right-wing credentials are well established. The 2014 vote on Crimea occurred during the rule of its predecessor — the United Progressive Alliance, a centrist party with the Congress at its helm.

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Will China build a 'Great Wall' in the East China Sea?
Will China build a 'Great Wall' in the East China Sea?

Written by Satoru Nagao

The more China escalates the situation, the more Japan-US-Taiwan security cooperation will be institutionalised, making it more difficult for China to construct another “Great Wall” in the East China Sea.

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