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U.S.-South Korea Relations in the Wake of the March 2022 Election

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Thomas Bickford explores how South Korea’s new President, Yon Suk-yeol, will approach foreign policy with, North Korea, the U.S., China and Japan.

approach to China favored by the administration of South Korea’s outgoing president, Moon Jae-in. Four months into his new administration, Yoon is clearly setting a new tone, consistent with his ... of friction in South Korea’s relations with China. China is likely unhappy with the reinvigoration of U.S.-South Korea joint drills, engagement with NATO and attempts to improve relations with Japan. China’s recent announcement of a live-fire naval exercise in the Yellow Sea may be a message to South Korea as well as Taiwan. At the same time, Yoon cannot further risk damage to South Korea’s relations

ai and autonomy in russia: Issue 31, February 7, 2022

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. The company is hoping to develop 50 kg and 100 kg weapons. KTRV normal production includes advanced guided missiles and tactical guided missile systems for the country’s armed forces. MINED SEA ... ITS SELF-DRIVING DELIVERY BUSINESS TO SOUTH KOREA Yandex has announced that its Self-Driving Group division has formed a partnership with the South Korean telecom carrier KT to launch autonomous ... the course of the last year, it has opened more than 30 new franchises, including expanding to three new countries: Bangladesh, Slovakia, and Turkmenistan. It has also opened a branch in China, in addition

What a Stronger U.S.-Philippine Alliance Means for Beijing

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James Bellacqua examines the impact of greater security cooperation between the U.S. and the Philippines on Beijing and the Indo-Pacific region.

in the country’s southwest, which borders the South China Sea and is close to the disputed Spratly Islands. According to the Pentagon , the new sites will allow the U.S. military and the Armed Forces ... combined naval patrols of the South China Sea, swiftly operationalize the four new EDCA sites, and fast-track discussions on an agreement to sell advanced fighter jets to the Philippine Air Force ... of the exercise to date, with nearly 18,000 troops participating, and it will mark the first time that the two sides have conducted live-fire exercises together in the South China Sea. The clear forward

Illicit Maritime Activity Summary Translations

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We examine gaps between the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC’s) policy and rhetoric regarding its role in the maritime environment and the PRC's illicit activities.

of China’s (PRC’s) policy and rhetoric regarding its role in the maritime environment and the PRC's illicit activities. with Tagalog translation In recent years, persons, vessels, and corporations based in or tied to the People’s Republic of China (PRC) have reportedly engaged in illicit maritime activities around the globe. These alleged illicit activities are at odds with Beijing’s stated ... : Sumunod sa United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), sa ilalim ng Artikulo 94 kung saan, ang bansa kung saan nakarehistro ang sasakyang pandagat gaya ng PRC ay may responsable sa (1

Basing Rights and Contested Sovereignty in Greenland and Diego Garcia

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On August 21, 2019, CNA’s Strategy and Policy Analysis program hosted an on-the-record event to discuss how recent developments in sovereignty politics could affect US military basing rights around the world, particularly in Greenland and Diego Garcia. Both territories host important US bases but are subject to sovereignty disputes. The event featured CNA senior vice president Mr. Mark Rosen, CNA analyst Dr. Steven Wills, and Ms. Rachel Ellehuus, deputy director of the Center for Strategic and International Studies’ Europe program. Ms. Nilanthi Samaranayake, director of CNA’s Strategy and Policy Analysis program, moderated the conversation. Panelists appraised recent developments with Greenland and Diego Garcia in their historical perspective, as well as the strategic and operational advantages of US access to the two locations. Discussants agreed that the US approach to basing could benefit from both a greater appreciation of long-term strategic needs and a more concerted effort to make US bases acceptable to local populations and their governments.

of Justice’s (ICJ’s) recent advisory opinion on Diego Garcia risks undercutting US efforts to encourage the rule of law, especially in the South China Sea. Engaging in dialogue directly with local

China’s Belt and Road Loses a Notch and Gains a Bump

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Elizabeth Wishnick explains how the Russia-Ukraine war has affected China’s Belt and Road Initiative and hurt China’s relationships in Central Europe.

China’s Belt and Road Loses a Notch and Gains a Bump Elizabeth Wishnick explains how the Russia-Ukraine war has affected China’s Belt and Road Initiative and hurt China’s relationships in Central Europe. /images/InDepth/Belt-and-Road-Map.jpg China’s Belt and Road Loses a Notch and Gains a Bump Elizabeth Wishnick Elizabeth Wishnick is a Senior Research Scientist at CNA's China Studies Program ... . With the Russian invasion of Ukraine in full sway, China’s plans to expand trade and fortify transportation ties with Central and Eastern Europe have been thrown into disarray. Yet, even though

Belt and Road Initiative 3.0: Mixed Messages from Beijing

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Belt and Road Initiative 10-year anniversary forum promoted a leaner, greener, “smarter” Belt and Road. But Putin’s prominent role highlighted global divisions.

on the Northern Sea Route , the waterway that spans Russia’s Arctic coast, not the “Polar Silk Road,” the term favored by China to depict an emerging trade route from northeast China to Europe—in which the Northern Sea Route would play only a transit role. Putin spoke directly after Xi’s keynote speech, a placement that highlighted their collaboration on the world stage, as well as China’s ... China Studies Program and an expert on Russian-Chinese relations. At the Third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation on October 17–18, 2023, Xi Jinping sought to promote a leaner

Building Real Cooperation with South-East Asian Partners

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Since coming into office, the Biden administration has stressed the importance of partners and allies to its Indo-Pacific strategy as it shapes its approach toward competition with China.

of the Indo-Pacific’s architecture.” It is impossible to ignore Southeast Asia’s economic and strategic importance in the Indo-Pacific. The South China Sea remains a key conduit for world trade , with maritime chokepoints in the region serving as a gateway connecting East Asia with the Indian Ocean and farther on to Europe. Maintaining freedom of navigation and a rules-based order in the South China Sea ... than their competition in the South China Sea. Southeast Asia remains vital to U.S. interests, and Defense Secretary Austin’s visit to the region, when viewed in the context of other Indo-Pacific

How China Might Use High-Altitude Balloons in Wartime

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Kevin Pollpeter examines how China could utilize high-altitude balloons in a conflict scenario including reconnaissance and for offensive operations.

reconnaissance missions in international airspace off the coast of the People’s Republic of China and in the South China Sea, Beijing has no such capability against the United States. The PLA Air Force ... specializes in the intersection of China, national security, and technology with CNA's China Studies Program . The balloon brought down by an F-22 off the coast of South Carolina may be a harbinger ... for the defense of the Japanese islands at a time when they were needed in the South Pacific. Swarm tactics may also have their peacetime uses. China could use balloon flights in U.S. airspace

Japan Elevates Security Concerns Over Taiwan Strait

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On July 13, the Japanese Ministry of Defense released the latest edition of its annual white paper, Defense of Japan 2021.

…. They crack down on peaceful dissent and religious minorities, threaten Taiwan, coerce their neighbors and hamper freedom of navigation in the South China Sea." The forward-leaning language in Defense ... Strait” and “strongly oppose any unilateral attempts to change the status quo and increase tensions” in the East or South China Seas. Although not explicitly naming Taiwan, NATO’s June 14 communiqué ... focuses on issues related to strategic competition and Indo-Pacific maritime security. Elizabeth Barrett is the Project Manager for Outreach and International Engagement in CNA’s China