Post-war rebuilding will be an immense task while the economic and social damage in Ukraine in the wake of Russia’s invasion is unprecedented in Europe since WWII. It will require significant planning, international cooperation, and investment—very likely in the hundreds of billions of euros. Politicians and experts from Ukraine and around the world have already… Continue reading Ukraine’s post-war recovery: opportunity for collaboration with Taiwan?
At the turn of 2022, as Moscow’s large troop build-up along its shared border with Ukraine began, most of the international community and IR experts still did not believe that Russia would invade its western neighbor. There was no economic rationale for an open conflict since neither actor would benefit from it. However, as has… Continue reading Impact of Russian aggression against Ukraine on Taiwan’s security
The NATO alliance is experiencing its rebirth. The new Strategic Concept adopted during the Madrid summit on 29 June is a response to both Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and broader strategic shifts in the past few years. This document makes it clear that Russia is “the most significant and direct threat” to NATO’s security. Much… Continue reading NATO’S Changing Strategy To Counter The Sino-Russian Pole
The reactions to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine vary in East Asia, from a clear condemnation (Japan, Singapore, Taiwan) to calculated opposition (South Korea) and cautious criticism (ASEAN, Indonesia); from neutrality (Vietnam) to diplomatic support (Myanmar, North Korea). The differences are most clearly explained by Realpolitik considerations, the nature of the political systems and perceptions on… Continue reading East Asian Reactions to Russia’s War in Ukraine: Governmental and Civil Society Responses
Welcome to the 30th issue of the #CEEasia Briefing. In this issue we dissect the following topics: Czech Republic to leave 16+1? Dellegations of Slovakia and Lithuania visit Taiwan Japanese-Lithuanian cooperation Japan – NATO engagement If you like what you see, please forward this message to your friends and colleagues who can subscribe here. Do you need… Continue reading CEEasia Briefing #30: Czech Republic to leave 16+1?, Dellegations of Slovakia and Lithuania visit Taiwan, Japanese-Lithuanian cooperation, Japan – NATO engagement
