TCSS Security Commentaries #033 As Taiwan works to deter military threats, it should leverage its dominance in the global semiconductor supply chain as an economic component of its deterrence strategy. Georg Tannen, Intern, TCSS Source: Foreign Policy There has been recent debate about the effectiveness of Taiwan's silicon shield and its existence. In theory, the … Continue reading Reframing the Silicon Shield as a Silicon Porcupine Sting
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
China Expands Footprint in Taliban’s Afghanistan: Signs $540 Million Energy Deal
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
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