Written by Julia Strasheim
The debate on how women get to participate in matters of international peace and security is both a timely and a relevant one. While there has been improvement, continue to be woefully underrepresented in the peace and security domain.
Read MoreWritten by Hunter Marston
The junta knows it needs the support of Moscow and Beijing in the UN Security Council to prevent international action such as an arms embargo, which has failed to pass given their veto powers.
Read MoreWritten by Christiane Heidbrink
Due to the complexity of weapon systems and personnel requirements, a financial injection alone is not enough to solve the Bundeswehr’s structural challenges. Consequently, the one-time sum of €100 billion does not represent a militarisation trend but a necessary investment to plug serious holes in its equipment.
Read MoreWritten by Jana C. von Dessien
The Western strategy has reached its limits: switching between realpolitik and moral superiority at one’s own discretion no longer comes without massive costs.
Read MoreWritten by Jakub Janda
Prague can even take the route of Lithuania and do the previously almost unimaginable: changing the official name of its bilateral diplomatic representations to include the word “Taiwan” instead of “Taipei”.
Read MoreWritten by Annika Reynolds
The differing experiences of Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines offer valuable lessons in the era of globalised extractivism, accelerating climate change and the struggle for human rights.
Read MoreWritten by Stephen Nagy
The raft of recent international trade agreements speaks to the multi-layered and multilateral approach many Indo-Pacific states are pursuing to deal with China.
Read MoreWritten by Moez Hayat
Canada’s omission from the AUKUS defence partnership is a missed opportunity for both Washington and Ottawa to leverage their longstanding alliance as relevant powers in the Indo-Pacific.
Read MoreWritten by Melissa Conley Tyler
The region could end up divided and with weakened regional institutions that struggle to restore the development trajectory that rising middle classes have expected. Poor economic growth could create a breeding ground for discontent and instability.
Read MoreWritten by Namra Naseer
So far, Pakistan has not been the main arena of US-China competition. It need not become so, specifically if the country takes effective steps to improve bilateral relations with the United States and retain its autonomy in the growing ties with China.
Read MoreWritten by Tim Foxley
The Taliban’s seizure of power and the sheer speed of government collapse took everyone by surprise. The international community, Afghanistan’s neighbourhood, and the Afghan population themselves are now attempting to understand and address the implications of a Taliban regime.
Read MoreWritten by Igor Driesmans
Over the past 45 years, the EU and ASEAN have built links that make the EU the most comprehensive of ASEAN’s partners. On this anniversary, we look forward to taking the Strategic Partnership to the next level.
Read MoreWritten by James Laurenceson
Lancaster University’s Andrew Chubb pinpoints the big lesson from Australia’s experience with Chinese government interference: the risks must be disaggregated with each accorded its own assessment and response.
Read MoreAs China tightens its grip over political and civic institutions, Hong Kong seems to have been left to fend for itself by the international community. 9DASHLINE invites a select group of experts to identify some wider concerns and avenues of support for the city-state fighting to maintain its democracy.
Read MoreWritten by David Hutt
There is a deep sense of unease about America's actual place in world affairs. It is therefore worth considering whether American power, at home and abroad, appears weak or is weak.
Read MoreAs we fast approach our third year of operations the arrival of David Hutt and Dr Lucas Knotter boosts an already hugely talented editorial team.
Read MoreWritten by Nicholas Ross Smith
Washington needs to replace its grand strategy with more nuanced strategies that better reflect the evolving power dynamics of the international and regional systems. Without realistic adjustments, the United States and its allies face a difficult future of regional great power competitions in Eastern Europe and the Indo-Pacific.
Read MoreThe reinvigoration of the Quad and the announcement of the AUKUS last year have been a subject of much consternation and debate. While they signal renewed diplomatic energy on Washington’s part, questions remain whether these initiatives will translate to meaningful policy and if they will promote or hinder a coherent Indo-Pacific strategy.
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