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Relational Security: Ethical Dilemmas of Geopolitics in the Blue Pacific Continent
Maima Koro makes an argument for reframing geopolitical discourse to better respect the sovereignty and cultural context of Pacific Island nations.
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Binary Trap Threatens ASEAN’s Hedging Role
EAST ASIA FORUM APLN member Cheng-Chwee Kuik argues that China's assertive actions and an increasingly unpredictable United States may weaken ASEAN’s ability to hedge. The original post can be found ...
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What China’s Nuclear Advances Mean for India
USIP - APLN member Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan discussed China’s nuclear modernisation and India’s response.
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China’s Nuclear Weapons Build-up and Its Implications for Northeast Asian Security
Lami Kim argues that China’s nuclear modernisation should concern the United States because it poses a risk to vital US interests in Northeast Asia.
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Geopolitical and Geoeconomic Trends and the Impact on the Korean Peninsula
FES ASIA - APLN Vice Chair Moon Chung-in was interviewed by FES Asia. He shared his thoughts on current geopolitical and geo-economic trends and elaborated the impact on the Korean Peninsula.
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Confidence and Security Building Measures in Southeast Asia's Maritime Domain
Collin Koh’s report surveys the effectiveness of multilateral CSBMs in the Southeast Asian maritime domain.
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India-China Ties at a Crossroads
THE TRIBUNE - APLN member Shyam Saran commented on India-China relations based on his conversations with Chinese officials and analysts during his recent trip to Beijing.
![Contradictions, Convictions and Conundrums in the Asian Century](https://cms.apln.network/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/168683163121469.jpeg)
Contradictions, Convictions and Conundrums in the Asian Century
CAIXIN GLOBAL - APLN member Kishore Mahbubani delivered a speech at Caixin's Asia New Vision Forum.
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[CHN] An Interview with Prof. Moon Chung-in
THE PAPER - APLN Vice Chair Moon Chung-in spoke about China-South Korea relations and emphasized that the Yoon administration should not sacrifice national interests for the sake of values.
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Alliance With the US Constrains Strategic Autonomy: South Korean Expert
GLOBAL TIMES - APLN Vice Chair Moon Chung-in talked about China-South Korea relations, South Korea's alliance with the US and strategic autonomy, and its role in preserving regional stability.