Tag: Military Alliances
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Continuity and Change in the Middle Eastern Security Landscape
The dynamic Middle Eastern security landscape is in a constant state of transformation. Highlighting crucial trends, including the Abraham Accords, the Saudi-Iranian détente, and China’s expanding influence in the region, the text underscores the vital need for policymakers to comprehend these new dynamics.
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All Things Fall Apart
Under President Yoon, South Korea aligend its foreign policy with the US. In this era of multipolarism however this may be shortsighted.
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Nobody Intends to Invade Finland
Why Russia’s invasion of Ukraine may not be the only reason for Finland to join NATO
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Panther Trumps Leopard
A deal without losers? Why the arms deal between South Korea and Poland holds benefits for both countries, and which implications it carries for Europe and the Indo-Pacific.
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Quadrilateral Security Dialogue
The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) was first created in 2008 but dispanded following Australia’s exit in 2009. In 2017, the Quad was re-established. Observers have seen the Quad as a testimony to greater competition between China and the US. Indeed, China has referred to the Quad as an “Asian Nato”. However, the Quad lacks the…
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Charles De Gaulle
Charles de Gaulle, often known as the General, was a prominent French military leader and statesman. As a president of France, he pursued a policy of “national independence” asserting French sovereignty and opposing both American and Soviet dominance during the Cold War. This led him to withdraw France from NATO’s integrated military command and to…
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AUKUS
In 2021, Australia, the United Kingdom, and the US established a trilateral pact called AUKUS. The AUKUS consists of two pillars. In an unprecedented step, the first pillar sees the US and UK share submarine technology with Australia. The aim is for Australia to domestically produce nuclear-powered, conventionally armed submarines by the 2040s. As part…
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Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is a regional intergovernmental alliance consisting of China, Russia, and several Central Asian nations. It is the world’s largest regional organization in terms of geographic scope and population. It promotes economic, political, and security cooperation among its members, focusing on issues like counterterrorism and regional stability. The SCO serves as…
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Navigating Troubled Waters
The article discusses the current security challenges in the Black Sea region. The war in Ukraine has revealed vulnerabilities within NATO, including the lack of a cohesive regional identity and insufficient capabilities of some member states. Steps have been taken since 2022 to address these issues, including the establishment of new battle groups and regional…
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EPIS Magazine Issue VI
The world is in flux. As great power competition intensifies and new secuirty threats emerge, states, institutions, and individuals must constantly adapt. Whether in military doctrine, energy policy, or digital governance, strategic choices made today will shape the world for years to come. This issue of EPIS Magazine explores these shifting dynamics.