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Global Implications of China's Rise
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“ The central tasks of the International Department are political influence abroad and the attempt to establish contacts for this purpose. ”
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Defense Cooperation
Global Implications of China's Rise
International Meetings
Security and Geopolitics
“ It’s a little early to pop the cork on the Champagne. I’m not convinced that they are actually going to take serious action to prevent military accidents. They don’t want to eliminate all the risks for the U.S. military if it operates near their coastline. I’m not sure they’re going to answer the phone in an emergency.””
Defense Cooperation
Global Implications of China's Rise
International Meetings
Security and Geopolitics
“ DPP politicians suggested that given Ko’s ineptness in negotiating, he could not be relied on if he were involved in high-stakes negotiations with China.”
“ Erdogan’s positive remarks about Hamas have made it more difficult for the Biden administration to pass Turkiye’s F-16 request through Congress. Both Biden and Erdogan can deliver on these two issues if they choose to put enough political capital into the process, but Turkiye has local elections in five months, and the US is approaching a presidential election cycle,” he said. “We are closer than ever to see Sweden as a new NATO ally, but a little more political will is needed not only in Ankara but also Washington,” he added."”
Defense Cooperation
Global Implications of China's Rise
Security and Geopolitics
Transatlantic Relations
“ The US should provide credible assurances to Beijing that as long as China refrains from using force against Taiwan, Washington will not support the island’s independence nor return to its past defense treaty with Taipei.”
Defense Cooperation
Global Implications of China's Rise
International Meetings
Security and Geopolitics
“ The restoration of military contact following the Biden-Xi meeting was important. She described the move as very significant, but whether concrete progress is made towards avoiding accidents remains to be seen.”
“ Xi is interested in signaling that despite geopolitical tensions -- especially around the high-tech industries -- China remains open for business.”
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