Tsai Ing-wen: the new leader of Taiwan
Umaima Ghori tells about the experiences that made Tsai Ing-wen the leader she is and what we can expect from the first female president of Taiwan.
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Strait to the Bank: A Look at the Growing Economic Relationship Between China and Taiwan
On November 7, the world witnessed a historic meeting of minds; Chinese President Xi Jinping and Taiwanese president Ma Ying-jeo met publicly in Singapore. This meeting was the first of its kind between both parties since the conclusion of the Chinese Civil War in 1949. For observers, it signified a mutual affirmation of interest towards Read More…
Specific Pacific: What NATO can Gain from Improving Relationships in the Indo-Pacific
In his newest article, James Lautens explores why NATO should focus on building stronger relationships in the Indo-Pacific and what opportunities can be derived from such an investment. He argues that by investing in and cooperating with the democracies in the region, NATO can curb the influence of Russia and China, who are increasingly challenging the rules-based international order.
Safeguarding Ukraine’s Future: Security Guarantees & Demining for Ukraine’s Recovery & Reconstruction – Conference
Keynote Speaker, Diane Francis Ukraine deserves to be a member of NATO. Ukraine shares the values of freedom and democracy and is ready to defend them. Ukraine will not just be a beneficiary, but a powerful contributor to the security of the alliance. Ukraine will make NATO stronger. Oleksandra Matviichuk, 2022 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Read More…
Future-Proofing NATO: The Greenland Test
International society, once marked by predictable institutions and norms, is now increasingly marred by violations of international law and uncertainty. Near-daily disruptions, including territorial aggression and economic coercion, are undermining the global equilibrium upon which decades of peace and prosperity depended. The present utility of NATO lies in its ability to salvage the transatlantic bond, ensure cohesion among its members, and Read More…
Special Report: Mass Competition, China and Russia’s Maritime Autonomous Systems
This is the second installment of the two part series on Maritime Autonomous Systems. See Part One, Special Report: The MAS Gap, Canada Falls Behind as Allies Adopt Maritime Autonomous Systems. The rapid development and deployment of Maritime Autonomous Systems (MAS) are transforming global maritime security. Canada is lagging behind its allies, partners, adversaries, and Read More…
NATO and Conventional Arms Control in the Context of the Russian War on Ukraine
One overlooked aspect of NATO’s activities is the alliance members’ commitment to conventional arms control. The NATO 2022 Strategic Concept, adopted at the Madrid Summit, highlights the importance of arms control and disarmament for global security Conventional arms control measures include efforts such as the reduction of troops or even the total abolition of armed Read More…
Special Report: China’s Strategic Complicity and the Hidden Engine Behind Russia’s War Effort
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has been marked by limited battlefield success, with no indication of a divisive victory for either party or a peace settlement. Russia has had to cope with an almost systematic increase in sanctions in scope and scale in order to conduct its invasion of Ukraine. These sanctions aim to hobble Russia’s Read More…
Finland and Sweden: Newly Joining NATO and Changing Foreign Relations
Between spring of 2023 and 2024, one major change happened to the European security landscape. In April 2023, Finland formally joined NATO, with Sweden following in March 2024. This change was preceded by Russia having invaded Ukraine in February 2022. Political leaders from both NATO and the newly admitted members acknowledged that they were responding Read More…
How Young People in Canada and the USA View National Security
The main purpose of scrutinizing youth attitudes to international security is understanding the influence young people can have on security policy. It can be difficult to determine how salient foreign or military policy is for Millennial and Generation Z voters in determining their voting patterns. However, the high-profile youth opposition to ongoing American support for Read More…