Indo-Pacific
Strategic competition in the Indo-Pacific, ASEAN dynamics, China's regional posture, and maritime security.
US–Taiwan Drone Cooperation: A Blueprint for European Defence Industrial Resilience
Taiwan is rapidly developing a drone ecosystem capable of producing UAVs without Chinese components. Its advanced microelectronics industry and government-led initiatives provide a model for resilient defence supply chains. This brief argues that the EU should deepen institutional cooperation wit…
Will China Exploit the Temporary Absence of US Naval Power to Escalate Pressure on Taiwan?
This brief examines whether the temporary absence of a US aircraft carrier from the Western Pacific creates an opportunity for China to intensify pressure on Taiwan. It argues the gap is unlikely to shift the military balance across the Taiwan Strait, but offers Beijing a limited opening to raise…
Japan and the Four Visegrád Group States (V4) – Ways Forward
This analysis examines the potential and limitations of the revitalised V4+Japan cooperation. Against the backdrop of global realignments, Japan is seeking stronger ties with Central Europe in order to diversify its partnerships and expand its geopolitical influence. The cooperation focuses on te…
Navigating the Green Transition as a Multifaceted Arena
The green transition is frequently framed as a singular environmental challenge, yet it operates as a deeply multifaceted arena where economic restructuring, geopolitical competition, and social equity intersect. This brief examines how climate action is complicated by competing national interest…
The Place of Minilateralism in Rebuilding the Indo-Pacific Cooperation
Analysis of the emergence of minilateralism in the Indo-Pacific, focusing on alliances like the QUAD, AUKUS, and the US-Japan-South Korea trilateral. It assesses their efficiency and usefulness against bilateralism and multilateralism.
Indivisible but Not Identical: A conversation with Dr. Eva Pejsova
Dr. Eva Pejsova analyzes the evolving security relationship between NATO and its Indo-Pacific partners (IP4), focusing on Japan’s role, maritime security, and practical defense ties.
From Science to Strategy: Indo-Pacific Powers in the Arctic
Climate change is opening the Arctic, revealing trade routes and resources. Beyond the US and Russia, Indo-Pacific powers China, India, and Japan are now actively asserting their strategic presence.