China’s involvement in Ukraine is driven less by ideological alignment with Russia and more by a strategic effort to undermine the United States and secure access to vital resources and strategic positions that advance its long-term goals. Key Takeaways: China’s approach to the war in Ukraine is characterized by a dual façade, where its official… Continue reading China’s dual façade: narratives and realities vis-à-vis the war in Ukraine
The Malaysian leader’s apparent embrace of Russia reflects a growing cynicism about the current U.S.-backed global order. Anwar Ibrahim can’t seem to stay away from Russia. The Malaysian prime minister, once the darling of Western claqueurs, visited Vladivostok last month for the Eastern Economic Forum, where he praised Vladimir Putin for his “vision and leadership”… Continue reading Anwar Ibrahim in Russia: opportunism or hatred of the West?
Japan’s new Prime Minister, Shigeru Ishiba, a former defense chief and critic of the late Shinzo Abe, is expected to shift Japan’s domestic and international policies towards a more moderate and diplomatic approach, particularly with China, while balancing regional security and strengthening ties with key partners like the US. Key takeaways Shigeru Ishiba’s election as… Continue reading Ishiba’s Japan: Navigating diplomacy and security in the post-Abe era
Policymakers in the “Five Eyes” countries seem to have concluded that China represents a significant security threat. But do their publics agree? For much of its history, the Five Eyes intelligence-sharing agreement that links Australia with Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and United States was largely unknown outside of specialist policy circles, with the… Continue reading Looking with Five Eyes: Attitudes to China across the “Anglosphere”
Belarus was admitted into the China-led Shanghai Cooperation Organization in July, the same month that a Sino-Belarusian military exercise was held near the border of a NATO member, a signal of China’s growing presence in European security. Key takeaways: Belarus’ membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) will facilitate deeper security cooperation with China. Türkiye’s… Continue reading Is China’s role in European security expanding?
