'This shift in the US stance away from NATO’s global role and an international coalition to balance China suggests US interests may be diverging from those of NATO’s Asian and European partners' writes Dr Philip Shetler-Jones in the latest RUSI Commentary.

What's Left of NATO's Asia Engagement?

Shared interests among European and Asian middle powers, navigating a turbulent Sino-American unilateralism, sustain NATO's Asian partnerships.

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This by Rheinmetall CEO is precisely the arrogance that will come to haunt 🇩🇪. It was arrogance vis-à-vis Chinese competitors that helped bring German carmakers in the ditch they are in. And it‘s this type of arrogance vis-à-vis lessons learned by Ukrainians that will cost us.

Short thread about Danish military planning for defending Greenland. ⬇️ Just an incredible thought that runways in Greenland are now prepared for demolition because of Trump.

Hans Tino Hansen@hanstino.bsky.social · 5mo ago

The military deployment was planned for 2026 but had to be escalated due to the US operation in Venezuela. Danish troops from the Army and Special Forces were deployed and demolition of airports and runways was prepared. Transport planes and combat aircraft were deployed. 3/4

The most important number in the 2025 Lowy Poll. 21 years undefeated! Thanks Australia!

Job at NUS in Singapore - junior, tenure-track, and international relations. www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/list...

Assistant Professor in Political Science - Singapore job with NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE | 393132

The Department of Political Science at the National University of Singapore invites application for one full-time tenure-track position ...

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If you're in Ottawa, I'll be talking about my latest research for the International CrisisGroup on China-West strategic rivalry and Indo-Pacific geopolitics with Jonathan Berkshire Miller on May 14. Thanks to the Canadian International Council for hosting. Join us if you can!

Diplomacy in the Age of Uncertainty: Navigating Geopolitical Crossroads with Michael Kovrig - Canadian International Council

Title: Diplomacy in the Age of Uncertainty: Navigating Geopolitical Crossroads with Michael Kovrig Date: May 14, 5:30pm Format: In-person, remarks and moderated armchair discussion. Description: Join ...

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“The opposition can club together to oust a sitting prime minister but then splinter over the divisive question of choosing an alternative leader,” writes Jon Fraenkel in The Interpreter. https://www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpreter/bursting-solomon-islands-stability-bubble

Bursting the Solomon Islands stability bubble

A mass cabinet exodus sets up another leadership change amid shifting Chinese influence in the Pacific nation.

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"I want to say in very clear words that these terrorists and those who conspired towards this attack will get a punishment bigger than they can imagine." This is stronger rhetoric than I have heard before, after earlier attacks.

Ian Hall@drianhall.bsky.social · last yr.

India's PM Modi following the Kashmir terror attack: "India will identify, trace, and punish every terrorist and their backers. We will pursue them to the ends of the Earth." timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/jammu-...

OUT NOW Maritime Affairs Issue 11 | Securing Our Data: Subsea Cables and Maritime Security in Southeast Asia by @cynthia-mehboob.bsky.social & @fitbintim.bsky.social. www.latrobe.edu.au/__data/asset...

As much as anything, a positive and welcome sign of commitment to free trade at a time of rampant protectionism. www.beehive.govt.nz/release/upgr...

New Zealand extends NZDF training, intelligence and logistics deployments in support of Ukraine through to December 2026. www.beehive.govt.nz/release/new-...

In 1973, Gough Whitlam responded to criticism about the price paid for Jackson Pollock’s abstract expressionist masterpiece “Blue Poles”, by joking it would at least help offset the US’s “adverse balance of payments” with Australia.

Looking forward to having Amitav Acharya as the 2025 Sir Howard Kippenberger Visiting Chair in Strategic Studies at the Centre for Strategic Studies @vicuniwgtn.bsky.social @davidcapie.bsky.social! Do join us (& register) for his exciting public lecture on 3 April! www.wgtn.ac.nz/strategic-st...

The Once and Future World Order: Why the West Needs to Work with 'the Rest' | Te Pokapū Take Rautaki Aotearoa / Centre for Strategic Studies | Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington

A public lecture by the 2025 Sir Howard Kippenberger Visiting Chair in Strategic Studies.

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NZ’s India engagement gathering pace.

The Hindu@thehindu.com · last yr.

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will pay a five-day visit to India beginning March 16 to shore up bilateral cooperation in key areas, including trade and investment. thehindu.com/news/nationa...

It'll be interesting to see if planes full of returning illegal immigrants plus the imposition of tariffs on Indian goods and services temper Delhi's enthusiasm for the return of Trump. PS. He still doesn't understand how tariffs work. www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/t...

Informative chapter on maritime security in New Zealand by @davidcapie@bsky.social

Blue Security@bluesecprogram.bsky.social · 2y ago

NEW Book - Blue Security in the Indo-Pacific - Chapter 11 by @davidcapie.bsky.social. The holistic nature of Blue Security concept fits well with NZ’s maritime interests & strategy. But strategy without resources is simply wishful thinking. Download your FREE copy: www.routledge.com/Blue-Securit...

Interview with Winston Peters about review of NZ aid to Kiribati followed cancelled visit. Stresses need for “accountability”. Also asked about his recent call with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and latest Trump pronouncements. www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro...

NZ may cut funding to Kiribati

Kiribati could lose out on more than $100 million in aid after leaving Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters high and dry. Peters spoke to Corin Dann.

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State Dept readout of call between Marco Rubio and Winston Peters. “The Secretary praised New Zealand’s commitment to defending our shared values and its proactive stance in aligning with like-minded partners to address these challenges.” www.state.gov/secretary-ru...

Secretary Rubio’s Call with New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister Peters - United States Department of State

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Winston Peters today. The Secretary and the Depu...

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“A second New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) payload, hosted on a United States research satellite, has been successfully launched into orbit aboard a SpaceX Falcon-9 rocket.” www.nzdf.mil.nz/media-centre...

NZDF celebrates successful launch of a second satellite payload

A second New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) payload, hosted on a United States research satellite, has been successfully launched into orbit aboard a SpaceX Falcon-9 rocket.

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“In a show of enhanced cooperation and interoperability between Australia and New Zealand, a senior member of the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) has become Deputy Air Commander Australia (DACAUST) of RAAF as of January 13.” www.defence.gov.au/news-events/...

Today is the day! Delighted that this is out! Co-authored with Amitav Acharya @yalepress.bsky.social 1/n yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300...

Farewell interview with departing US Ambassador to New Zealand Tom Udall. Touches on security ties, including AUKUS, trade and possible tariffs, climate and his interest in indigenous issues. www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...

'A good direction': Departing US Ambassador talks trade, AUKUS, and climate

Ambassador Tom Udall has been in New Zealand since 2021.

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Terrific seminar from Amitav Acharya & Manjeet S. Pardesi on their reconceptualisation of Indo-Pacific, ably chaired by ISEAS’ Ian Storey. Their forthcoming book “Divergent Worlds” is going to be a must read.