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The threat is real. More to the point that Western ideals don't apply to the PRC, and they will use these capabilities if it is their interests to do so. #realitycheck #deterrence #china #greatpowercompetition.

My latest article for RealClearDefense on phase zero of the coming conflict is also available at today’s RealClearWorld.com.

Can scientists, in certain conditions, have or play a role in rewarming relationships or maintaining links with scientists that are in a country at war like Russia, enabling on a long term the return of a « zone of peace » ? Insightful article about relationships between nordic scientists and Russian scientists in the Arctic while Russia is at war with Ukraine 🇺🇦 to be read in The Barents Observer. « Indeed, that is one of the lessons from the Cold War: Arctic scientific cooperation provided a foundation for detente, and eventually paved the way for the normalisation of state relations in the region; the famous zone of peace. We are very far from that today. But one day there will be a Russia without Putin, and when that day comes it will be in our interests to have some ties between western and Russian scientists, both to provide avenues for cooperation, and to help build confidence. When that day comes we will need more Lassi Heininens; it will not do to expel them today. » Cc Chaire Enjeux Polaires via Sigurður Jónsson. #arctic #peace #war #science #russia #zoneofpeace #arcticcouncil

Based on this research!

Talk about profoundness!

"#Russia and #China have signed partnership agreements, from building infrastructure along the #NorthernSeaRoute to new joint patrols. At the same time, Russia is launching initiatives to act as alternatives to similar ones launch by other #Arctic states. The new science station in Svalbard is one example, while Russia’s plan to build an alternative to the #GlobalSeedVault (based in #Svalbard) in the Russian Arctic is another one. In both cases, the objective is to attract non-Arctic states (especially #BRICS countries). In particular, Russia is looking to expand Arctic scientific cooperation with #India in the years to come."

Our article w Tolga Demiryol on “The Geopolitics of Turkey's Rise as a Drone Power “ is now out and available in Georgetown Journal of International Affairs . Read here: https://lnkd.in/dH9ekp4T

[PERSONAL] 'Violent Co-destruction or Peaceful Coexistence? The Future of the South Caucasus in the EU Security Architecture' I was excited to contribute to the fifth edition of the FEU Journal by the European Liberal Forum, 'Defending Europe: Geopolitics, Innovation, Democracy'. Future Europe (FEU) is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal published which aims to contribute to bridging the gap between academic research and policymaking. https://lnkd.in/eGAEEryA

The term, #disruption, used to be largely relegated to #Technology and perhaps, related #venture investing, discussions. These days, #geopolitics is certainly running with this ball! Freedom House 's Matt Hooper reviews books on 3 countries he characterizes as "nations in transit" when it comes to #democracy and more: #Ukraine, #Armenia and #Hungary. #GlobalBusiness https://lnkd.in/gJDRiGaP

The term, #disruption, used to be largely relegated to #Technology and perhaps, related #venture investing, discussions. These days, #geopolitics is certainly running with this ball! Freedom House 's Matt Hooper reviews books on 3 countries he characterizes as "nations in transit" when it comes to #democracy and more: #Ukraine, #Armenia and #Hungary. ##GlobalBusiness