Pub Date : 2023-08-09DOI: 10.1080/13567888.2023.2260660
AbstractThe June 2023 disappearance of China’s then-foreign minister Qin Gang for unknown reasons has caused speculation internationally about the country’s domestic political dynamics and about the party–state relations in foreign policy. Notably, the Chinese Communist Party has been more active internationally since President Xi Jinping began his third term in office in 2022 via organisations including the International Liaison Department and United Front Work Department.
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Pub Date : 2023-08-09DOI: 10.1080/13567888.2023.2258045
AbstractPoland is seeking a more active role in NATO's nuclear-sharing mission. This could happen several ways, including by hosting B61 nuclear weapons on its territory, certifying its F-35A aircraft to carry nuclear weapons, or assuming a more significant role in decision-making regarding NATO’s nuclear doctrine.
{"title":"Poland’s bid to participate in NATO nuclear sharing","authors":"","doi":"10.1080/13567888.2023.2258045","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/13567888.2023.2258045","url":null,"abstract":"AbstractPoland is seeking a more active role in NATO's nuclear-sharing mission. This could happen several ways, including by hosting B61 nuclear weapons on its territory, certifying its F-35A aircraft to carry nuclear weapons, or assuming a more significant role in decision-making regarding NATO’s nuclear doctrine.","PeriodicalId":38903,"journal":{"name":"Strategic Comments","volume":"31 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135745447","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-08-09DOI: 10.1080/13567888.2023.2262218
AbstractThe United States is facing challenges modernising and expanding its submarine fleet, including budget constraints, industrial-capacity limitations and the complexities of fulfilling agreements made as part of its AUKUS defence-technology partnership with Australia and the United Kingdom. Notably, over the next decade, the US Navy will be managing a trough in its force of nuclear-powered guided-missile submarines.
{"title":"The future of the US submarine force","authors":"","doi":"10.1080/13567888.2023.2262218","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/13567888.2023.2262218","url":null,"abstract":"AbstractThe United States is facing challenges modernising and expanding its submarine fleet, including budget constraints, industrial-capacity limitations and the complexities of fulfilling agreements made as part of its AUKUS defence-technology partnership with Australia and the United Kingdom. Notably, over the next decade, the US Navy will be managing a trough in its force of nuclear-powered guided-missile submarines.","PeriodicalId":38903,"journal":{"name":"Strategic Comments","volume":"101 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135746119","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-07-03DOI: 10.1080/13567888.2023.2248822
In December 2022, President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela gained a stronger position after the opposition abandoned its main attempt to challenge him. The country recovered from its severe economic depression that lasted from 2014 to 2020, but still faces economic challenges. The emergence of left-wing governments in Latin America, including in Brazil and Chile, has provided a friendlier regional environment for Maduro, undermining earlier US efforts to rally against him. Meanwhile, Maduro's alliances with countries such as Russia, China and Iran continue to play a significant role in the country's geopolitical landscape.
{"title":"Maduro’s firmer grip on power in Venezuela","authors":"","doi":"10.1080/13567888.2023.2248822","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/13567888.2023.2248822","url":null,"abstract":"In December 2022, President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela gained a stronger position after the opposition abandoned its main attempt to challenge him. The country recovered from its severe economic depression that lasted from 2014 to 2020, but still faces economic challenges. The emergence of left-wing governments in Latin America, including in Brazil and Chile, has provided a friendlier regional environment for Maduro, undermining earlier US efforts to rally against him. Meanwhile, Maduro's alliances with countries such as Russia, China and Iran continue to play a significant role in the country's geopolitical landscape.","PeriodicalId":38903,"journal":{"name":"Strategic Comments","volume":" ","pages":"iv - v"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46157675","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-07-03DOI: 10.1080/13567888.2023.2247717
In July 2023, a military coup d’état took place in Niger in which several factions of the armed forces seized power and suspended the constitution. President Mohamed Bazoum was placed under house arrest, and the junta appears to have a firm grip on power. Mediation efforts for a return to constitutional order continue. The coup reflects mounting security problems and internal power struggles. It is part of a trend of military coups in the region since 2019, indicating weakening Western influence and increased engagement by Russia.
{"title":"The coup in Niger","authors":"","doi":"10.1080/13567888.2023.2247717","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/13567888.2023.2247717","url":null,"abstract":"In July 2023, a military coup d’état took place in Niger in which several factions of the armed forces seized power and suspended the constitution. President Mohamed Bazoum was placed under house arrest, and the junta appears to have a firm grip on power. Mediation efforts for a return to constitutional order continue. The coup reflects mounting security problems and internal power struggles. It is part of a trend of military coups in the region since 2019, indicating weakening Western influence and increased engagement by Russia.","PeriodicalId":38903,"journal":{"name":"Strategic Comments","volume":" ","pages":"i - iii"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47064105","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-07-03DOI: 10.1080/13567888.2023.2250677
Competition for technological superiority is now a key aspect of the rivalry between China and the United States. Mastery of advanced technologies like artificial-intelligence, microelectronics and quantum-information systems will determine military and economic pre-eminence in the future. The US has imposed significant restrictions on China’s access to sophisticated technology, and it has adopted industrial policies and established multilateral frameworks to exclude China from certain technology ecosystems. Meanwhile, China aims to achieve world leadership in semiconductor-dependent technologies and plans to accelerate its development of indigenous capabilities to overcome the technology barrier raised by the US.
{"title":"Technology trade controls and US–China competition","authors":"","doi":"10.1080/13567888.2023.2250677","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/13567888.2023.2250677","url":null,"abstract":"Competition for technological superiority is now a key aspect of the rivalry between China and the United States. Mastery of advanced technologies like artificial-intelligence, microelectronics and quantum-information systems will determine military and economic pre-eminence in the future. The US has imposed significant restrictions on China’s access to sophisticated technology, and it has adopted industrial policies and established multilateral frameworks to exclude China from certain technology ecosystems. Meanwhile, China aims to achieve world leadership in semiconductor-dependent technologies and plans to accelerate its development of indigenous capabilities to overcome the technology barrier raised by the US.","PeriodicalId":38903,"journal":{"name":"Strategic Comments","volume":"29 1","pages":"vi - viii"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48971537","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-07-03DOI: 10.1080/13567888.2023.2252292
Amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Moldova's response and focus on long-term security and economic stability have led it to strengthen ties with the European Union. Chișinău believes a window of opportunity has opened to accelerate integration with the EU, but this will require sustained financial and technical assistance from Brussels.
{"title":"Moldova’s domestic and international response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine","authors":"","doi":"10.1080/13567888.2023.2252292","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/13567888.2023.2252292","url":null,"abstract":"Amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Moldova's response and focus on long-term security and economic stability have led it to strengthen ties with the European Union. Chișinău believes a window of opportunity has opened to accelerate integration with the EU, but this will require sustained financial and technical assistance from Brussels.","PeriodicalId":38903,"journal":{"name":"Strategic Comments","volume":"29 1","pages":"ix - xi"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47201471","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-05-28DOI: 10.1080/13567888.2023.2245273
Bola Tinubu became the president of Nigeria in May 2023 after a turbulent election season in the first months of the year. The country faces a multi-regional security crisis caused by insurgency, banditry, intercommunal violence and separatist activity. Tinubu aims to curb corruption, address socio-economic inequality and improve governance through radical reforms, but he faces significant obstacles to achieving greater stability and national prosperity.
{"title":"Nigeria’s difficult election season and the challenges facing its new president","authors":"","doi":"10.1080/13567888.2023.2245273","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/13567888.2023.2245273","url":null,"abstract":"Bola Tinubu became the president of Nigeria in May 2023 after a turbulent election season in the first months of the year. The country faces a multi-regional security crisis caused by insurgency, banditry, intercommunal violence and separatist activity. Tinubu aims to curb corruption, address socio-economic inequality and improve governance through radical reforms, but he faces significant obstacles to achieving greater stability and national prosperity.","PeriodicalId":38903,"journal":{"name":"Strategic Comments","volume":"29 1","pages":"viii - x"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-05-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46314830","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-05-28DOI: 10.1080/13567888.2023.2243168
South Africa’s position on the war in Ukraine, which has implicitly and at times explicitly supported Russian rhetoric and behaviour, has undercut Pretoria’s longstanding policies upholding state sovereignty and territorial integrity; the peaceful resolution of disputes; respect for the United Nations Charter and international law; and the promotion of multilateralism as a practical instrument for global problem-solving.
{"title":"The state of non-alignment in South Africa’s foreign policy","authors":"","doi":"10.1080/13567888.2023.2243168","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/13567888.2023.2243168","url":null,"abstract":"South Africa’s position on the war in Ukraine, which has implicitly and at times explicitly supported Russian rhetoric and behaviour, has undercut Pretoria’s longstanding policies upholding state sovereignty and territorial integrity; the peaceful resolution of disputes; respect for the United Nations Charter and international law; and the promotion of multilateralism as a practical instrument for global problem-solving.","PeriodicalId":38903,"journal":{"name":"Strategic Comments","volume":"29 1","pages":"v - vii"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-05-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42671828","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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