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
Finland and Sweden joining NATO reshapes European geopolitical landscape
TCSS Security Commentaries #025 On May 16, both Finland and Sweden officialized their adhesion process to join NATO. It is a historical step in ending both countries' non-alignment policies. Lina Laur, Sciences Po Paris Moscow violated the Budapest Memorandum of Understanding (1994) by invading Ukraine and violating its territorial integrity. It also triggered Finland and … Continue reading Finland and Sweden joining NATO reshapes European geopolitical landscape
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