TCSS Security Commentaries #032 Strategically, the vacuum created by the withdrawal of the West after decades of its hegemonic presence is a timely opportunity for China to strengthen its foothold in the region. Rebecca Chohwanglim, Visiting Scholar, TCSS. Afghanistan's Taliban Political Chief, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, and China's Ambassador to Afghanistan, Wang Yu, in Kabul.Source: … Continue reading China Expands Footprint in Taliban’s Afghanistan: Signs $540 Million Energy Deal
Bali G20 Summit: Joint Communiqué Is Not Indicator of Success
TCSS Security Commentaries #030 The Indonesian Presidency of 2022 G20 has succeeded in placing a series of crucial issues in “the Leaders’ Declaration.” Elpeni Fitrah, Taiwan Center for Security Studies The Group of 20 (G20) Summit concluded by adopting the 19-page-long “G20 Bali Leaders’ Declaration” with 52 key points on November 16 in Bali, Indonesia. … Continue reading Bali G20 Summit: Joint Communiqué Is Not Indicator of Success
Nordstream Sabotage: EU-Russia Energy Tensions Escalate
TCSS Security Commentaries #029 The large-scale damage inflicted upon the Nordstream pipelines marks an important turning point in Europe's energy crisis, exemplifying how much is at stake in this complex constellation of interests. Milan Thiée, University of Heidelberg The ongoing power struggle between Russia, Europe, and the US noticeably played out in a scramble for … Continue reading Nordstream Sabotage: EU-Russia Energy Tensions Escalate
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