by Asia Pacific Task Force | Apr 29, 2025 | Commentary, Peace & Conflict Management
On April 22, 2025, a devastating terrorist attack targeting tourists in Kashmir’s idyllic Pahalgam Valley shattered the fragile peace between India and Pakistan, swiftly plunging the two nuclear-armed rivals into their worst diplomatic and military crisis in years....
by Asia Pacific Task Force | Apr 22, 2025 | Commentary, Geopolitics & Great Power Politics
Key Takeaways Xi Jinping’s April 2025 Southeast Asia tour marks a strategic deepening of China’s neighborhood diplomacy, with visits to Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cambodia showcasing Beijing’s evolving model of personalized, high-level engagement with the Global South....
by Asia Pacific Task Force | Mar 11, 2025 | Commentary, Geopolitics & Great Power Politics
Home > Archive for Geopolitics & Great Power Politics Key Takeaways EU’s Strategic Response to Trump’s Policies: Trump’s second-term “America First” agenda and confrontational stance toward European allies have forced the European Union to...
by Asia Pacific Task Force | Feb 14, 2025 | Commentary, Geopolitics & Great Power Politics
Home > Archive for Commentary > Page 2 Key Takeaways: Strategic Motives: Trump’s tariffs, aimed at reducing reliance on China and boosting domestic industry, mark a return to protectionism with broader economic and political implications. While the...
by Asia Pacific Task Force | Feb 3, 2025 | Artificial Intelligence, Commentary, Disruptive Technologies
Home > Archive for Disruptive Technologies Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Quantum Computing (QC) are at the center of the escalating strategic competition between the United States and China. These technologies are reshaping military capabilities,...
