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Global Developments and Analysis: Weekly Monitor (11-17 March 2024)

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U.S. and China Extend Landmark Bilateral Deal, Very Quietly
When a landmark science and technology agreement between the U.S. and China reached its expiration in late February without an extension, it plunged the acad....

March 21, 2024 South China Sea , Philippines , Gaza , UK , Covid-19 International Daily Scan , TikTok , US-China Science and Technology Agreement , Japan Rate Rise , Funan Techo Canal , B5+1 process , Niger Junta , SIPRI China , Third Democracy Summit
Recent Developments and Trends in South East Asia-An Update
Brig Vinod Anand, Senior Fellow, VIF Commentary

In the intertwined world of today it is axiomatic the developments at the international level will have impact on regional responses and outcomes. The year 2023 saw recovery of the SE Asian nations from the impact of Covid-19 and resultant improvemen....

February 22, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Commentary , China , ASEAN , Myanmar , Philippines , Vietnam , COC , SCS
VIF News Digest: National Security - Defence Studies & Terrorism, 15-31 March 2023

DEFENCE
China: Daily Scan, November 10, 2022

Senior Chinese lawmakers meet to deliberate draft laws: Xinhuanet
November 9, 2022
The Council of Chairpersons of China's National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee discussed draft revisions to an existing law and the d....

November 10, 2022 Russia , CMC , Philippines , Beijing , COVID-19 , Cambodia , China Daily Digest , Germany , Guangzhou , CIIE
China: Daily Scan, August 04, 2022

Spokesperson says protests in Taiwan against Pelosi's visit righteous acts: Xinhuanet
August 3, 2022
A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday expressed sincere appreciation of the protests staged by multiple political partie....

August 04, 2022 India , Taiwan , Philippines , Beijing , COVID-19 , China Daily Digest , Sun Weidong , PLA Eastern Theater Command , United Front
China: Daily Scan, July 07, 2022

China criticizes U.S. attempt to ban Dutch chipmaking tech exports to China: Xinhuanet
July 6, 2022
Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian on Wednesday censured the United States for pushing a Dutch supplier to stop s....

July 07, 2022 India , Russia , Taiwan , Japan , Philippines , COVID-19 , China Daily Digest , Xinjiang , Britain , Yuan , FBI , Hainan , MI5
China: Daily Scan, November 18, 2021

Chinese premier pledges to unswervingly expand opening-up: Xinhuanet
November 17, 2021
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said that China will unswervingly expand its opening-up and create a business environment that is market-orientate....

November 18, 2021 US , BRICS , Japan , Philippines , China Daily Digest , 996
Implications of China’s New Coast Guard Law
Brig Vinod Anand, Senior Fellow, VIF Commentary

The new law passed by China’s legislature giving powers allowing its Coast Guard to fire on foreign vessels (without warning if necessary) as also permitting it to demolish structures built in under the ‘jurisdiction’ of China is undoubtedly a ....

February 26, 2021 International Relations and Diplomacy , China , Commentary , China , QUAD , South China Sea , Philippines , Vietnam , East China Sea , Coast Guard Law , FONOPS , UNCLOS1982
How the Sabah Dispute Challenges ASEAN’s Regional Security Vision
Amb Gurjit Singh Article

The issue of Sabah or North Borneo, as it was known till 19631, was brushed under a legal carpet of convenience ever since the Malaysian Federation was formed. Sabah lies on the island of Borneo, the world’s third largest island astride ....

October 22, 2020 International Relations and Diplomacy , Article , ASEAN , South China Sea , Philippines , Borneo , ICJ , Malaysia , PCA , Sabah , Sulu Islands , Treaty of Amity and Cooperation
Japan- Vietnam Security Matrix in the Indo-Pacific Region
Prof Rajaram Panda Article

The security scenario centring in the much contested South China Sea continues to be grimmer because of China’s expansionist designs and expanding maritime claims, converting this part of the ocean into the most dangerous hotspot. In its intimidati....

October 19, 2020 International Relations and Diplomacy , Indo-Pacific , China , Article , China , ASEAN , Indo-Pacific , QUAD , South China Sea , Philippines , Indonesia , Wang Yi , defence sale , Yoshide Suga
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