TCSS Security Commentaries #036 Australia and China have entered a new phase after years in the cold. Wheather or not this new level of engagement will define the relationship for the foreseeable future, however, remains to be seen. Elena Collinson, Head of Analysis, UTS:ACRI. Source: La Trobe. After years of rancour, Canberra and Beijing have … Continue reading The Australian Prime Minister Heads to Beijing
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
How Will the African Union’s Permanent Seat at the G20 Summit Affect Africa’s Issues?
TCSS Security Commentaries #035 Africa can now voice its interests directly to the worlds most influential global actors more often. However, the extent to which this can meaningfully transform Africa’s issues will depend on the real character of the leadership that the Africa union takes to the G20 platform. Nnanna Onuoha Arukwe (PhD), MOFA Fellow, … Continue reading How Will the African Union’s Permanent Seat at the G20 Summit Affect Africa’s Issues?
India’s G-20 Moment: Beyond Inclusion and Consensus
TCSS Security Commentaries #035 india's g20 presidency, peaking with the recent leaders summit and the outcomes that came with it, produced a moment of reckoning for India, placing it in a leveraged position vis-à-vis its domestic and international aspirations. K. Mansi (PhD), MOFA Fellow, TCSS. Medium.com. The 18th edition of the Group of Twenty (G-20) summit … Continue reading India’s G-20 Moment: Beyond Inclusion and Consensus
THE NEW BRICS – Charting the course for a multipolar world
TCSS Security Commentaries #034 The recent BRICS summit assumes heightened geopolitical significance and solidifies China's leadership role within the bloc. The inclusion of six new members, notably encompassing significant Arab nations with abundant energy resources, especially Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, marks a distinct shift away from the traditional sphere of American influence. … Continue reading THE NEW BRICS – Charting the course for a multipolar world
The Case for Taiwan’s Chip Diplomacy in Southeast Asia
TCSS Security Commentaries #034 As ASEAN countries seek to develop their domestic industry to capture more of the value-chain, Taiwan can build on its established links with the region to leverage its dominance in the semi-conductor supply chain to gain more, much needed, diplomatic support. Lucio Blanco Pitlo III, Taiwan Fellow and Visiting Scholar, NCCU. … Continue reading The Case for Taiwan’s Chip Diplomacy in Southeast Asia
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
Iran-Saudi Arabia Rapprochement: Beijing Yet to Subsume Role of Guarantor in Gulf
TCSS Security Commentaries #033 The tactical diplomatic arrangement has burnished Beijing’s role as a reliable partner for other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, boosting its soft power, stature, and reputation as a force for stability and proponent of peace in the Middle East. Rebecca Chohwanglim, Visiting Scholar, TCSS. The foreign ministers of the PRC, Iran … Continue reading Iran-Saudi Arabia Rapprochement: Beijing Yet to Subsume Role of Guarantor in Gulf
Assessment of Germany’s Feminist Foreign Policy Guidelines
TCSS Security Commentaries #033 While it is still a work in progress, we can assess that the Feminist Foreign Policy of Germany represents a commitment to promote gender equality and human rights around the world by recognizing the importance of a feminist perspective in foreign policy. -Pauline Geyer, Intern, TCSS Source: A round table for … Continue reading Assessment of Germany’s Feminist Foreign Policy Guidelines
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