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China’s Gaza Diplomacy Takes a Page from Its Ukraine Playbook

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China claims it can mediate between Israel and Palestinians, but as with Russia-Ukraine, Beijing has clearly picked one side and lost diplomatic credibility.

States. China’s position is consistent with Xi Jinping’s Global Security Initiative , where he makes the case for a new approach to global governance, but its application to the conflict in Gaza only serves to highlight its limitations. Occupying the rotating presidency of the UN Security Council in November, Chinese officials have sought to portray their country as a mediator and to enhance ... is unlikely to succeed as a mediator due to the perception that it is overtly partial. Although China’s 2023 Global Security Initiative refers to antiterrorism 11 times, in its official statements

Israel’s New Government is the Most Far-Right in its History

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San Plapinger examines how Benjamin Netanyahu’s new hardline government could impact the country’s relations with Jordan, Egypt, Bahrain and the UAE.

is a Research Scientist with CNA’s Special Activities and Intelligence Program . His work focuses on strategic competition, irregular warfare, fleet operations and Middle East security issues. From 2020 ... Security’s recent provocative visit to the Temple Mount and Al-Aqsa Mosque on January 3 did not do much to assuage these fears. This rightward shift comes in the midst of Israel’s increasing diplomatic ... Israeli government mean for both Israel’s relations with close regional allies Egypt and Jordan and its ongoing efforts to build relations with key Gulf states? Israel has long-standing security

The Winter Olympics: Opportunities & Challenges for Beijing

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James Bellacqua examines Beijing’s goals for the 2022 Winter Olympics, and how COVID-19 and climate change present new challenges to the event.

will be the intense international media spotlight on Beijing's performance while the games are underway, greatly magnifying Beijing's handling of any outbreak. For the Communist Party of China (CPC ... player on the global stage, validate the CPC's achievements before an international audience, improve the country's international image and influence, and demonstrate its superior ability to handle ... —including the prospect of individual athletes using the Olympic spotlight to make a political statement—and a heavy security and surveillance presence at all competition venues should be expected. A more

China, Malaysia and the South China Sea

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On June 1, the Royal Malaysian Air Force announced that 16 People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) aircraft, flying in “tactical formation,” had entered Malaysia's Flight Information Region.

is a Research Scientist in CNA’s Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Division. Christopher Cairns is a Research Scientist in CNA’s Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Division. On June 1, the Royal ... nautical miles of Sarawak before turning back. The Malaysian Air Force described the incident as a “serious matter that threatens national security and aviation safety,” while the country’s foreign ... “it was a routine training conducted by China's air force…. [that] strictly complied with international law and didn't enter the air space of any other country.” The PLAAF’s June maneuver in the South China Sea

Revisiting CNA's Pandemic Conference of 2006 — The View from 2020

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In February 2006, CNA convened a conference of public health and government officials, medical experts and regional specialists to discuss the science and politics of pandemics, particularly as pertains to Asia.

. Political challenges posed by pandemics can hamper the ability of governments to deal with global health security emergencies. During our 2006 conference, one of the major non-medical takeaways was that domestic and international politics will be highly significant factors in determining how effective the early warning, containment, and response to future global pandemics will be. As summarized in the conference report, “…the emergence of human pandemic flu is a question not just of biology and demography but also a question of transparency and international will.” Transparency

To Halt the 2019-nCoV Coronavirus, Think Globally, Coordinate Locally

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An international effort is underway to halt the spread of a novel coronavirus, known as 2019-nCoV.

To Halt the 2019-nCoV Coronavirus, Think Globally, Coordinate Locally An international effort is underway to halt the spread of a novel coronavirus, known as 2019-nCoV. /images/InDepth/Post27.jpg To Halt the 2019-nCoV Coronavirus, Think Globally, Coordinate Locally 27 Eric Trabert An international effort is underway to halt the spread of a novel coronavirus, known as 2019-nCoV. The World Health ... monitoring the situation and have implemented certain precautions,  including screening passengers coming from Wuhan at five major U.S. airports: JFK in New York, San Francisco International, Los

War in Iran Tests the Limits of the “No-Limits Partnership” Between China and Russia

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War in Iran largely benefits Russia but has negative consequences for China, exposing differences in their interests and agendas that limit their partnership.

of international support. At the same time, the Gulf States may come view Russia as a part of their security problem and opt to comply with Ukraine-related sanctions. Chinese officials seem well aware ... to the Qatari market due to supply security concerns. Similarly, half of China’s sulfur imports come from the Persian Gulf. The interruption in the supply of this chemical impacts China’s production ... Russia’s international profile at China’s expense. Alexei Maslov from Moscow State University described China as “ lacking any serious leverage ,” given its dependence on trade flows in the Persian

Protecting Civilians in Gaza Requires Not Just a Will, but a Way

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The U.S. can help Israel reduce civilian casualties in Gaza with advice on civilian harm mitigation in military operations, using lessons from Iraq, etc.

invasion involves urban operations, which tend to be decentralized, small-unit operations with delegated authorities. Even experienced militaries dedicated to complying with international law still ... and operational approaches could make a significant difference. The United States has successfully demonstrated this in its own operations. In Afghanistan, US and international forces reduced harm ... harm has increasingly become a strategic challenge to military operations. It can undercut security by damaging legitimacy and alliances. Adversaries exploit civilian casualties in their fundraising

Ukraine: China's Burning Bridge to Europe?

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Elizabeth Wishnick analyzes how the Russia-Ukraine war will impact China’s Belt and Road Initiative projects and access to the European market.

threatened to withhold deliveries of 500,000 vaccine doses unless Ukraine unsigned the document (although China denies this). With the disbursement of a $5 billion loan from the International Monetary ... relations, American officials have sought to limit China's military investments in Ukraine in recent years. During the Trump administration, National Security Advisor John Bolton traveled to Ukraine ... opted to abstain on the U.N. Security Council resolution condemning Russia's action. China has never officially recognized the Russian annexation and Chinese high-level officials are barred from

cna talks: Chinese Arctic Investment, Part II

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The second of a two-part episode on the podcast CNA Talks discusses China’s Arctic investment and laws in Arctic nations to regulate foreign direct investment.

and regulation of the global commons, international law and treaties, the law of armed conflict and homeland security. Rosen is a retired Navy captain who served with the Navy Judge Advocate General's Corps as an international law attorney and military planner. Cara Thuringer is a research specialist at CNA with expertise in environmental analysis, water resource management, climate change studies, and communications. She supports CNA’s   Military Advisory Board (MAB) , an elite group of retired military flag officers, as they investigate the national security implications of the global