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?
The Australian Prime Minister Heads to Beijing
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 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
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