Shinzo Abe has caused a significant commotion recently with his resignation. What has perhaps caused just as much of a disturbance is the election of his successor, a veteran LDP politician of more humble origins by the name of Yoshihide Suga.
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Resolving the Rohingya Crisis: Chapter VI of the Charter of the United Nations as a way forward
As the United Nations Security Council’s mandate under Chapter VI of the Charter of the United Nations is to maintain international peace and security, it has a responsibility to act to resolve the crisis. The possibility of conflict with Bangladesh and the threat of COVID-19 to the refugees illustrates that this crisis is a serious threat to international peace.
Read More »“Not only a dear friend, but also a brother”: Sino-Serbian relations in times of East-West tensions
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 »Emergency relief as a geo-political power tool: Examining the International Military Support to the Australia’s Operation Bushfire Assist
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 »The International Military Support to the Australian Defence Force’s Operation Bushfire Assist
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 »Should Europe embrace Chinese businesses?
The European Union has already committed mistakes dealing with China—in the context of 5G and many other infrastructure-related projects.
Read More »The Climate Crisis and Evolving Geopolitics: Lessons from the 2019 Pacific Islands Forum
The 2019 PIF offers a glimmer of hope for engagement. However, it simultaneously moderates what to expect at upcoming climate summits.
Read More »The Trials, Triumphs and Aftermath of the 2019 G20
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 »The Price is Rights – the Troubling Realities of North Korea
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 »Bridges, roads and debt traps? China’s ‘Balkan Silk Road’
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.
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