by Asia Pacific Task Force | Jan 5, 2024 | Commentary, Geopolitics & Great Power Politics
The appointment of Admiral Dong Jun as the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) Minister of National Defense represents a critical juncture in the nation’s military leadership and strategic direction. Dong’s ascension to this role, notable for...
by Asia Pacific Task Force | Dec 7, 2023 | Commentary, Environment & Climate Change
The 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP28, scheduled for November 30 to December 12, 2023, in the United Arab Emirates, marks a significant juncture in the ongoing global effort to address climate change. Amidst this crucial summit, a pivotal...
by Asia Pacific Task Force | Mar 11, 2022 | Commentary, Geopolitics & Great Power Politics, Peace & Conflict Management, Policy Brief
Russian Invasion of Ukraine, China and Towards a New Global Order by Ibrahim Genc[1], Tuba Yalinkilic[2], Yunus Erbas[3] March 11, 2022| 13 min read Background In the Beijing Winter Olympic opening ceremony on February 4, 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin and...
by Asia Pacific Task Force | May 26, 2021 | Commentary
Yunus Erbas* and Nour Moufed** Introduction In the week between March 24-30, Chinese State Councillor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi visited six countries in the Middle East, anm: Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Iran, Bahrain and Oman. The visit was...
by Asia Pacific Task Force | Apr 19, 2021 | Commentary, Geopolitics & Great Power Politics
The US policy toward China has come under the spotlight after the first high-level talks between the two countries in Alaska. This was the first serious US contact with the country since election of President Biden. On January 20, 2021, Joe Biden was officially...
