Much like the ties with Russia, close relations with China are seen by the Serbian President as a means to pressure the West into increased involvement – a strategy that appears not without its successes.
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Irena Baboi June 19, 2020 Asia and Pacific, Europe, Latest Articles
Much like the ties with Russia, close relations with China are seen by the Serbian President as a means to pressure the West into increased involvement – a strategy that appears not without its successes.
Read More »Oliver Hegglin April 26, 2020 Asia and Pacific, Environment and Energy, Latest Articles, Uncategorized
The bushfires which rampaged across parts of southeastern Australia were finally extinguished at the end of February, after more than 240 days of blazing across New South Wales.
Read More »Oliver Hegglin February 9, 2020 Asia and Pacific, Environment and Energy, Security and Defence, Uncategorized
Through Operation Bushfire Assist, Australia and its partners continue to develop interoperability, a crucial feat which will be called upon to face future challenges in the South Pacific region.
Read More »Constantin Eckner November 30, 2019 Asia and Pacific, Europe, Latest Articles
The European Union has already committed mistakes dealing with China—in the context of 5G and many other infrastructure-related projects.
Read More »Alexa Reith September 20, 2019 Asia and Pacific, Cultural Heritage under Threat, Environment and Energy, Latest Articles
The 2019 PIF offers a glimmer of hope for engagement. However, it simultaneously moderates what to expect at upcoming climate summits.
Read More »Alexa Reith August 12, 2019 Asia and Pacific, Global Governance and Human Rights, Latest Articles, Uncategorized
Between 28 and 29 June 2019, Japan hosted the 14th annual G20 summit. Occurring at a time of peaking international tensions – particularly in terms of trade and environmental issues – the 2019 summit tested the resolve and priorities of the international community.
Read More »Alexa Reith July 5, 2019 Asia and Pacific, Global Governance and Human Rights, Latest Articles, Uncategorized
In May 2019, the OHCHR released a report that concluded North Korea was failing to provide its citizens with a number of basic rights – including an adequate standard of living.
Read More »Irena Baboi May 27, 2019 Asia and Pacific, Europe, Latest Articles
While the European Union worried about Russian involvement in the Western Balkans, China has been taking advantage of the last few years to quietly become one of the big players in the region.
Read More »Constantin Eckner March 19, 2019 Asia and Pacific, Latest Articles, Uncategorized
India is considered to be the largest democracy in the world and on the verge of becoming one of the super-nations on Earth alongside the United States and China. But while India’s economic future may be global, its security issues are very much local.
Read More »admin March 15, 2019 Asia and Pacific, Latest Articles, Middle East and North Africa, Uncategorized
Mohammed Bin Salman is demonstrating Saudi Arabia’s intention to create a strategic counterweight to its ties with western partners.
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