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Lee Jae-myung – Changing Northeast Asian Security?
Why South Korea’s 2025 Presidential Election Could Reshape Northeast Asian Security South Korea heads toward its next presidential...
May 124 min read
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Sport as Strategy
Australia counters Chinese diplomacy in the Pacific with Soft Power, using Rugby League to build trust and a shared regional identity.
Feb 244 min read
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US Election Implication on American Security Policy towards the Asia-Pacific
Challenges faced by Asia-Pacific Region; Trump will make the region more volatile in second term; has both China hawks and anti-war activist
Dec 16, 20244 min read
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Future of Diplomacy: The Increasing Relevance of BRICS in International Relations
For many countries, BRICS has become an attractive alternative to Western-dominated international institutions.
Nov 18, 20243 min read
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Why the Emerging Human Rights Regime against Torture in Southeast Asia is Faltering
Short of producing accountability, new ASEAN anti-torture standards may sanction the practices of Southeast Asian states.
Sep 9, 20244 min read
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From Honor to Unrest: How Bangladesh’s Quota System Fuels the Student Protests
The Bangladeshi student protests against the quota system highlight deep-seated issues of inequality and high youth unemployment.
Aug 5, 20245 min read
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Navigating Global Development: Contrasting Strategies of BRI and PGII
China's hands-off approach and debt concerns highlight PGII's dilemma in prioritising sustainable, community-centric projects.
May 27, 20244 min read
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China’s Approach to the New War in the Middle East
China's current Gaza policy might be helping its stakeholders to criticise the USA but in the long term, it can lead to self-damage.
Feb 5, 20244 min read
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European Peacebuilding: When is South Asia going to learn?
Which lessons can nations in South Asia learn from the European process of peacebuilding and reconciliation?
Nov 20, 20233 min read
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The Counterweight: A New Era of European-Indian Relationships
With the G20 summit in New Delhi coming to an end, India is preparing its position in a new multipolar world order. Europe seeks to...
Sep 18, 20233 min read
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The Red Rulebook: Explaining Russia’s and China’s Advantage in Africa
African states increasingly reorient their foreign policy strategy away from the West - and this is no surprise. How should the West react?
Aug 21, 20233 min read
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Agreeing to Disagree – Europe’s Stance on Taiwan
Europe faces a dilemma on Taiwan, torn between US pressure and China's trade benefits. With no clear stance, internal divisions persist.
Aug 7, 20233 min read
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All Things Fall Apart – Even the End of History
Under President Yoon, South Korea aligned its foreign policy with the US. In this era of multipolarism however, this may be shortsighted.
Jun 12, 20233 min read
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