Tag: International Cooperation
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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.
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Redefining Global Polarity
The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war has accelerated the decline of Western dominance, highlighting the limits of unipolarity. As rising powers like China, India, and nations in the Global South assert their influence, the global order is increasingly shifting toward multipolarity. The West’s waning ability to shape consensus, coupled with growing military constraints, signals the start of…
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Cuba at Crossroads
1. How the current economic crisis affects the international relations of Cuba. 2. The Cuban regime is facing a major crisis that could potentially undermine its grip on the island. 3. Cuba needs to rely on foreign powers such as Russia to maintain the status quo.
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European Soft Power after Gaza
The article concers itself with Europe and the European response to the war in Gaza. It argues that the almost universal European support for israel has damaged it´s ability for diplomacy in many parts in the world. The conclusion drawn is that European standing in the world has been damaged in a time that calls…
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Bulgaria’s Seventh Parliamentary Election in less than four Years
Bulgaria’s ongoing political instability reflects deep divisions and challenges to coherent national governance.
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Editorial EPIS Magazine Issue V
How does the situation change from a different perspective? Are other conclusions needed? How do we respond to them? In articles and additional guest contributions, we gather insights from shifting perspectives on various topics.
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EPIS Magazine Issue V
How does the situation change from a different perspective? Are other conclusions needed? How do we respond to them? In articles and additional guest contributions, we gather insights from shifting perspectives on various topics.
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Interview with Former Minister of Defence Fasslabend
Former Austrian Defence Minister Fasslabend discusses Austria’s evolving role in European defence and security, advocating for greater European self-reliance in regional stability. He underscores Austria’s unique position, shaped by neutrality and close ties to Central and Eastern Europe, emphasising support for peacekeeping and NATO’s Partnership for Peace. Fasslabend argues that while NATO remains essential for…
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We will have a EU Black Sea strategy
How can the EU assert strategic influence in the Black Sea amid growing geopolitical tensions? The EU must move beyond ambiguity by developing a coherent Black Sea strategy focused on infrastructure, defense cooperation, and integration of Eastern partners. A credible EU presence requires real investment, transatlantic coordination, and regional incentives.
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China’s “Bet” on Africa?
China pledged 360 billion yuan ($50.7 billion) for Africa at the 2024 summit, focusing on infrastructure and green energy.