by Asia Pacific Task Force | Mar 13, 2024 | Commentary, Geopolitics & Great Power Politics
The National People’s Congress (NPC) of China functions as the paramount organ of state authority, operating as a single-chamber legislature endowed with extensive capabilities, including amending the Constitution, legislating, supervising governmental...
by Ji-han Lim | Feb 16, 2024 | Commentary, Democracy & Rule of Law
Within the intricate mosaic of Asia-Pacific geopolitical dynamics, Taiwan stands out not just as a sovereign entity but as a central hub, pivotal to the strategic frameworks of global heavyweights such as the United States and China. Positioned strategically along...
by Ilyas Gülenç | Feb 16, 2024 | Commentary, Environment & Climate Change
Excessive use of raw materials, pollution of air & soil, melting of glaciers, rising sea levels and negative implications of climate change demonstrate that unsustainable business activities endanger the Earth’s habitability and in turn the profitability of future...
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 Ilyas Gülenç | Jan 4, 2024 | Commentary, Environment & Climate Change
The relationship between climate change and security is becoming more conspicuous as the intensity and frequency of climate-related environmental disasters affect fragile countries especially. Climate change increases the likelihood of mass migration and social...
by Ilyas Gülenç | Jan 3, 2024 | Commentary, Environment & Climate Change
The EU Green Deal is the most comprehensive and effective policy package to respond to the adverse impacts of climate change. On the other hand, geopolitical tensions, high inflation, rising populist political discourses and energy crises create an inconvenient global...
