Tag: International Cooperation
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Trilateral Security Model
How can European states improve regional security cooperation against emerging threats? A trilateral model combining NATO, the EU, and NORDEFCO offers more agile and localised defence capabilities. Institutionalising this model would enhance Europe’s resilience through interoperable and complementary security strengths.
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Italian, German and French Cooperation in Aerospace
Technology is complex. European space launches have faced setbacks. But what does space really need to be successful?
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Banking on Diplomacy
. Main question: How is Canada reshaping its foreign policy in the aftermath of Mark Carney’s election? 2. Argument: Facing deteriorating ties with the US, rising Indo-Pacific opportunities, and a deepening partnership with the EU, Carney is steering Canada towards a diversified, values-based, and resilient international strategy. 3. Conclusion: By asserting sovereignty and building global…
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Between Hesitation and Leadership
1. Can Germany continue avoiding clear foreign policy stances in a volatile global context? 2. The “German Vote” reflects structural indecision rooted in domestic politics, harming Berlin’s leadership role. 3. Germany must break from strategic ambiguity and lead with responsibility to retain influence and ally trust.
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Pope Francis – The Diplomat of God
Main question: Can a spiritual leader influence global politics without traditional power? Argument: Pope Francis used moral authority and symbolic gestures to impact diplomacy, placing peace and the vulnerable at the center of global discourse. Conclusion: His papacy proved that ethical leadership can challenge realpolitik and leave a lasting legacy on the international order.
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In Search of a New World Order
How can governments uphold democracy in a fragmented, multipolar world while avoiding authoritarianism? The greatest threat to Western democracies is internal—censorship and suppression of dissenting opinions erode trust and weaken democratic values. To safeguard democracy, leaders must either eliminate censorship or admit democracy no longer exists in its purest form. The choice is between civil…
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Harnessing space technology in Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia has a burgeoning space industry that is increasingly mentioned in space policy media. This brief will initiate a conversation on how Southeast Asia’s space policy presents itself. It discusses the elements that have pushed space program development and how ASEAN member states have used FDI and remote sensing data sharing to generate collaboration…
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Beach, Sun, Sangria … Think Tanks?
The School for ThinkTankers 2025, organized by ‘On Think Tanks,’ was a five-day workshop designed to equip young professionals with skills for think tank leadership. The program covered governance, fundraising, policy influence, and communications, with insights from experts. Key lessons included the importance of adaptability, strategic foresight, and informal exchanges in strengthening think tank impact,…
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Disaster Diplomacy
How and why do disaster-related activities succeed or fail to foster peace and reduce conflict? China’s disaster diplomacy can build bridges through relief efforts, but pre-existing tensions, poorly managed aid, and strategic interests may turn such activities into sources of conflict. While China’s disaster diplomacy holds potential for cooperation, its success depends on addressing geopolitical…
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Sport as Strategy
How is Australia defending against Chinese economic diplomacy in the Pacific region? Australia is utilising soft power diplomacy through Rugby League to foster a shared identity in the region and facilitate trust. Australia’s strategy is modest, but it’s this modesty that offsets the raw transnationalism of Chinese economic diplomacy and makes it effective.