Is Sino-European cooperation on counter-terrorism possible in the near future?
Is Sino-European cooperation on counter-terrorism possible in the near future?

Written by Chi Zhang, Jilong Yang and Xuechen Chen

The outlook for Sino-European cooperation on counter-terrorism depends heavily on the political wisdom and open-mindedness of both actors.

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The People’s Liberation Army: Xi’s power base in the Communist Party Central Committee
The People’s Liberation Army: Xi’s power base in the Communist Party Central Committee

Written by Manoj Kewalramani and Megha Pardhi

Ahead of the 20th Party Congress, and given the importance of the military in solidifying the CCP’s power, tracking changes in the representation of the People's Liberation Army in the Party Central Committee is important to understand Xi Jinping’s power base.

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The US should prioritise the Indo-Pacific over Ukraine, but the clash of interests should not be overstated

Written by Áine Cooke

The US must ensure that it remains competitive by enhancing its military capabilities to deter an invasion of Taiwan, as well as by extending its diplomatic reach to counter China’s extensive regional engagement, and by formulating a comprehensive economic and climate policy.

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Bangladesh’s manoeuvring of climate change geopolitics
Bangladesh’s manoeuvring of climate change geopolitics

Written by Rudabeh Shahid and Sirazoom Munira

For the realisation of the Paris climate goals, it is imperative for Bangladesh to explore the possibilities of new pathways to achieve national targets.

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EU-Taiwan ties: Towards resilient global value chains
EU-Taiwan ties: Towards resilient global value chains

Written by Zsuzsa Anna Ferenczy

Addressing strategic dependencies and increasing resilience in the face of an assertive China by expanding cooperation with Taiwan has become a more sustainable path in the perception of many in Brussels.

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Energy interdependence is here to stay
Energy interdependence is here to stay

Written by James Bowen

The timing is currently ideal for democracies to accelerate clean energy cooperation and ensure more benign future relations among themselves and the wider world.

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In Conversation: Ramon Pacheco Pardo on 'Shrimp to Whale: South Korea from the Forgotten War to K-Pop'
In Conversation: Ramon Pacheco Pardo on 'Shrimp to Whale: South Korea from the Forgotten War to K-Pop'

9DASHLINE recently engaged in a wide-ranging conversation with Dr Ramon Pacheco Pardo about his fascinating new book ‘Shrimp to Whale: South Korea from the Forgotten War to K-Pop’, which charts the incredible rise of South Korea, from colonisation and civil war to the thriving nation it is today.

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US efforts to strengthen collective defence in Europe won’t come free for Asia
US efforts to strengthen collective defence in Europe won’t come free for Asia

Written by Tom Corben

What will frustrate many in Asia is that the urgency evident in these new US commitments to collective defence in Europe is yet to be mirrored in parallel efforts in the Indo-Pacific.

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Xi’s Global Security Initiative in the time of Putin’s war
Xi’s Global Security Initiative in the time of Putin’s war

Written by Eva Seiwert

Considering that Western states will not be able to prevent other countries from supporting the Global Security Initiative, they should at least use this new Chinese proposal as a wake-up call.

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Thailand breaks away from Southeast Asia’s brutally punitive drug policies
Thailand breaks away from Southeast Asia’s brutally punitive drug policies

Written by Gloria Lai

In a region still marked by extremely cruel and inhumane responses to people engaged in drug-related activities, the reforms to Thailand’s criminal justice, health and economic systems resulting from the series of drug law changes represent a welcome change.

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Counter-polarisation and political expediency in Indonesia
Counter-polarisation and political expediency in Indonesia

Written by Greg Fealy, Sally White, and Burhanuddin Muhtadi

If we place the 2021 survey results beside data from other credible surveys over the past decade, it is possible to conclude that the high point of polarisation occurred during and between the 2014 and 2019 elections, but has since declined.

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Architect of the Indo-Pacific: How will Abe's legacy continue?
Architect of the Indo-Pacific: How will Abe's legacy continue?

Written by Perle Petit

Time will tell which aspects of Shinzo Abe’s legacy will live on most faithfully and whether the role of Japan as a buffer between competing global forces in the region will continue.

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NATO and the ‘Asia-Pacific Four’: Renewed purpose for cooperation
NATO and the ‘Asia-Pacific Four’: Renewed purpose for cooperation

Written by Alexandra Sakaki

NATO has not only increased its attention to Asian security dynamics and challenges over the past years, but it has also sought to strengthen relations with the AP4 countries.

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NATO’s changing strategy to counter the Sino-Russian pole
NATO’s changing strategy to counter the Sino-Russian pole

Written by Barbara Kelemen and Matej Šimalčík

Why has NATO doubled down on its attention towards China, despite the re-emerging threat from Russia following the war in Ukraine? Recent developments might have led the NATO allies to abandon or, at least, rein in their rising focus on the Indo-Pacific — a development which would clearly be in China’s interest.

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The upper house elections and Japanese defence spending
The upper house elections and Japanese defence spending

Written by Felix Kuhn

Over the coming months in Japan, discussions over the level of defence spending, what the money will be spent on, and where it will come from, will become more heated. The Japanese government will have to provide clearer answers and allow for some compromises to retain broad support among policymakers and keep the majority of the public on board.

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The impact of Russia’s war in Ukraine on India’s food insecurity
The impact of Russia’s war in Ukraine on India’s food insecurity

Written by Akanksha Narain

At a time like this, India’s back and forth on its wheat export diplomacy has a magnified impact on global food security as well as its own international standing.

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South Korea eyes Europe for its future
South Korea eyes Europe for its future

Written by Eunwoo Lee

South Korea, whose external engagement has so far revolved around the intractable security stances of the US and China, can surely hedge its security interests by embracing Europe.

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