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?
The US’ Pacific Island Play
TCSS Security Commentaries #036 AMerica has recommitted to engaging with the small island states of the South Pacific. Whilst it has demonstrated it is willing to give salience to their issues, it is clear the US’ driving goal is to counter the strategic gains made by the PRC in the region. for america to successfully … Continue reading The US’ Pacific Island Play
Storm in a Shoal: Philippines and China spar again in the South China Sea
TCSS Security Commentaries #035 Given the deteriorating state of BRP Sierra Madre, the current situation is unsustainable and a new path must soon be forged. President marcos faces challenging times as he will need to navigate between both chinese aggression and a vocal domestic cohort that is looking for him to assert Philippine territorial integrity. … Continue reading Storm in a Shoal: Philippines and China spar again in the South China Sea
NATO-Japan Individual Tailored Partnership Program – The NATO eastward movement raises concerns for China
TCSS Security Commentaries #034 An excess of partnerships could potentially lead to a strategic shift by China, forging deeper divisions in the region. As Japan moves towards closer ties with Western countries, it's a dynamic situation that requires mindful handling from all parties involved. Pauline Geyer, Intern, TCSS. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and Prime … Continue reading NATO-Japan Individual Tailored Partnership Program – The NATO eastward movement raises concerns for China
NATO and the Indo-Pacific: New Developments for More Cooperation with the AP4
TCSS Security Commentaries #033 nato's lean to the indo-pacific - led by its engagement with the 'ap4' australia, new zealand, japan and south korea - and its stated concerns over china's intentions and behaviour are significant developments in the dynamics of international security. -Georg Tannen, Intern, TCSS Leaders from the four Indo-Pacific countries invited to … Continue reading NATO and the Indo-Pacific: New Developments for More Cooperation with the AP4
NATO and the Indo-Pacific: Can India be another Springboard?
TCSS Security Commentaries #032 The path forward seems to be establishing a very targeted, carefully structured cooperation that will permit India and NATO to collaborate against security threats while allowing New Delhi's diplomats to keep ties with other states to maintain India's strategic autonomy. Pauline Geyer, Intern, TCSS Source: https://avaaz24.com/nato-plus-should-india-join/ In March 2023, New Delhi … Continue reading NATO and the Indo-Pacific: Can India be another Springboard?
CHIP 4: Turning Point for South Korean Balancing Act?
TCSS Security Commentaries #029 Ratcheting tensions in the Korean peninsula and hesitancy to adhere US CHIP 4 alliance highlights South Korea's diplomatic tightrope walk between US-China strategic competition, domestic tech industries, and North Korea. Luana Margarete Geiger, Taiwan Fellowship Scholar President Biden's administration has been renewing the alliance network in East Asia with the international … Continue reading CHIP 4: Turning Point for South Korean Balancing Act?
India’s Rejection of ‘US vs. China’ Construct
TCSS Security Commentaries #028 India has its independent standpoint and perspective on the world order. India's policies will be defined by its own "choices, values, and interests. Nihar K Kulkarni, University of Warsaw Over the past two decades, India has gradually expanded and strengthened its defense and strategic relations with the West, particularly with the … Continue reading India’s Rejection of ‘US vs. China’ Construct
G-20 Bali summit: End of globalized world, start of new standard for international relations
TCSS Security Commentaries #027 G-20, a forum for forging compromises between the emerging and the developed world, is now an outlet to manifest their disagreements. Bruno Magno, MoFA Taiwan Fellow Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi at the opening ceremony of the G-20 Foreign Ministers Meeting in Bali. (Source: https://g20.org) Most western news outlets denounce the … Continue reading G-20 Bali summit: End of globalized world, start of new standard for international relations
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