Author: Prannavan Surendran
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NATO and the IP4 – Closer Cooperation Incoming?
Main question: How and to what extent is cooperation between NATO and the Indo-Pacific Four evolving? Argument: Cooperation is deepening across political, military, and industrial domains, but remains selective and shaped by differing national priorities. Conclusion: NATO’s Indo-Pacific role is becoming a flexible, network-based partnership—expanding, yet strategically limited and non-alliance-based.
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Sino-Japanese Diplomatic Clash
– Does Takaichi’s remarks on Taiwan cause a new arms race between China and Japan – No acceleration of military build up has been observed – the fear of a new arms race did not come into reality
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Reviving Relations – China, South Korea and Japan
Main question: How have Trump’s trade and defense policies influenced trilateral relations between China, Japan, and South Korea? Argument: Trump’s tariffs and defense cost demands have driven the three countries to deepen cooperation, despite historical tensions. Conclusion: The future of trilateral relations depends on their ability to balance U.S. pressure, internal mistrust, and the need…
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Lee Jae Myung – Changing Northeast Asian Security?
Main Question: Could South Korea’s 2025 election reshape the security landscape of Northeast Asia? Argument: A victory for Lee Jae-myung would likely shift South Korea’s foreign policy away from its U.S.-Japan alliance toward closer ties with China and North Korea. Conclusion: Such a pivot could fracture existing alliances and accelerate instability across the region.