Kevin Rudd is a top politician, diplomat, and sinologist. In a conversation with Nana Brink and Felix Lee, the former Australian Prime Minister emphasizes that China must pay a high price – politically, militarily and economically – for any attempt to reclaim Taiwan by force.
By Nana Brink
France has big plans in the Indo-Pacific. President Macron wants to position his country as an alternative to China and the United States. To this end, he aims to send more soldiers and money to the region. Macron's idea: France should become a third pole.
By Gabriel Bub
The President of Micronesia accuses China of "political warfare" against his country. He now wants to establish diplomatic ties with Taiwan. It would be a change against the global trend – and a setback for China in a strategically important region.
By Michael Radunski
The Indo-Pacific lacks institutions for conflict resolution. At the same time, China arms itself, even beyond the navy. For the United States, rearmament measures and rhetoric actually differ, says Felix Heiduk, Asia research group leader at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs. Violent clashes in the region could also break out unintentionally. The interview was conducted by Gabriel Bub of Table.Media.
By Redaktion Table
Indian and Chinese soldiers clash at the border. The latest incident shows how fragile the relationship between the two nuclear powers is. Moreover, the border skirmishes have global significance.
By Michael Radunski
