TCSS Security Commentaries #031 It is yet to see whether establishing direct communication between Manila and Beijing would result in more diplomatic progress or protests. Angelo Brian T. Castro, TCSS Philippine President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. visited Beijing for three days to discuss investment deals with China and raise the issue of the South China … Continue reading President Marcos Jr.’s Three-day State Visit to Beijing: Inks 14 Agreements and Attracts Investments in Billions
Europe’s Decoupling from China and EU-ASEAN Relations
TCSS Security Commentaries #031 The EU-ASEAN Commemorative Summit is an important step for Europe as dependency on Russia catalyzes a discursive reframing of “authoritarian enemies,” and the notion of systemic rivalry saturates the bloc’s stance towards China Milan Thiée, University of Heidelberg On December 14, the first-ever EU-ASEAN member states summit was held in Brussels. … Continue reading Europe’s Decoupling from China and EU-ASEAN Relations
Will Indonesia Spearhead New Breakthroughs in Its ASEAN Chairmanship?
TCSS Security Commentaries #031 Under its matured leadership and credible experiences in mediating conflict resolutions in ASEAN, Indonesia would significantly progress in overcoming the Myanmar crisis, the South China Sea dispute, and operationalizing the AOIP. Marina Ika Sari, Researcher-The Habibie Center After Indonesia successfully served as the G20 Presidency last year, 2023 is again a … Continue reading Will Indonesia Spearhead New Breakthroughs in Its ASEAN Chairmanship?
Harmonizing between Chances and Challenges, ASEAN Moves Closer to China: A Report to the 30th Anniversary of Dialogue Relations between ASEAN-China
Since economic recovery and regional security have become the two most important priorities for ASEAN at this moment, China seems to be the most understanding and comes as a reliable partner. Elpeni Fitrah Photo: Xinhuanet.com China marked the 30th anniversary of establishing its dialogue relations with ASEAN by hosting an in-person special ASEAN-China Foreign … Continue reading Harmonizing between Chances and Challenges, ASEAN Moves Closer to China: A Report to the 30th Anniversary of Dialogue Relations between ASEAN-China
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