TCSS Security Commentaries #038 “As the dust settles on the monumental COP28 summit in Dubai, it is essential to dissect the successes and shortcomings of this historic gathering for the global climate action..” Harun Talha Ayanoglu, PhD Candidate and Research Assistant at TCSS. Source: CNN , Sultan al-Jaber, the CEO of Abu Dhabi National Oil … Continue reading Beyond Discourse: The Reality Check of COP28’s Climate Commitments
Taiwan’s Pathway to Sustainability – A Matter of Security
TCSS Security Commentaries #038 “Understanding Taiwan's pursuit of sustainability as a matter of security and prioritizing it can help Taiwan become more resilient in the Cross-Strait conflict.” Georg Tannen, Intern, TCSS Source: Taiwan Today The Campaign Logo Climate Action with Taiwan released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of Taiwan for this year's Conference … Continue reading Taiwan’s Pathway to Sustainability – A Matter of Security
The Declining Influence of the United Nations: A Call for Comprehensive Reforms
TCSS Security Commentaries #037 “The United Nations, as an organization, has seen a decline in its effectiveness in addressing significant global conflicts. This trend is particularly evident within its main body, the Security Council, underscoring the urgent necessity for comprehensive reforms.” Italo M. de Queiroz, Interns, TCSS. Source: US ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield … Continue reading The Declining Influence of the United Nations: A Call for Comprehensive Reforms
Biden and Xi reinforce guardrails of US-China relations ahead of US polls next year
TCSS Security Commentaries #037 The two-hour conversation between the two world leaders gave some reprieve to beset US-China ties. It restored military dialogue, crucial in avoiding miscalculations in hotspots like the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait. It also outlined areas for cooperation, from counternarcotics to climate change and AI. It was fleeting but vital … Continue reading Biden and Xi reinforce guardrails of US-China relations ahead of US polls next year
The French Military Withdrawal from Niger: A case of Inevitable Forceful Decolonization?
TCSS Security Commentaries #037 Recently, the French military started evacuating from sites in southwest Niger in a move that is said to have further damaged France's image in the war-torn Sahel area of West Africa. The withdrawal was ordered by the military regime in Niger. - Nnanna Onuoha Arukwe, Ph.D. Source:https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/last-french-troops-pull-out-of-mali-ending-operation-barkhane/2661754 Similarly, the militaries of … Continue reading The French Military Withdrawal from Niger: A case of Inevitable Forceful Decolonization?
Egypt’s Strategic Position in the Middle East – What role will Egypt play in easing the Israeli-Hamas conflict?
TCSS Security Commentaries #037 WHILE EGYPT HOLDS A UNIQUE POSITION IN THE ISRAEL-HAMAS CONFLICT, IT IS INCREASINGLY EVIDENT THAT THE RESOLUTION OF THIS COMPLEX AND ENDURING CONFLICT REQUIRES A CONCERTED INTERNATIONAL EFFORT. Pauline Geyer, Interns, TCSS. Source: https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20231103-the-gaza-egypt-rafah-crossing-explained-it-is-not-a-normal-border Situated at the crossroads of Africa and the Middle East, Egypt holds a unique position with its … Continue reading Egypt’s Strategic Position in the Middle East – What role will Egypt play in easing the Israeli-Hamas conflict?
Professor Fu-kou Liu Joined a International Seminar Focused on Taiwan’s election
Prof. Fu-Kou Liu introduced candidates and key issues surrounding the election. November 30, 2023-Taipei Jakarta, November 21 -, an Indonesian think tank organized an international symposium with a focus on Taiwan's upcoming elections, drawing participation from numerous scholars and diplomats representing various countries. Scholars present at the event underscore the critical role Taiwan plays in … Continue reading Professor Fu-kou Liu Joined a International Seminar Focused on Taiwan’s election
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