Finland’s accession to NATO and its implications on the region and the world

Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 02:46 (GMT+7)
After Russia launched the “special military operation” in Ukraine, the Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs issued a report on the international security environment on 13 April 2022, stating that Russia’s action had completely altered the security environment in Europe and that Russia posed a significant security threat to Finland. This is the clearest indication that Finland abandoned its policy of neutrality, and it also served as a sign that the country would draw closer to NATO.

Japan new security strategy and its impacts on regional security

Tuesday, May 23, 2023, 08:50 (GMT+7)
In order to safeguard its national security and interests, the Government of Japan has adopted a dual-pillar strategy: enhancing the independent and autonomous defence capabilities of its national self-defence forces and expanding defence and security cooperation with alliances and partners. To realise this strategy, besides the announcement of a new defence strategy with ambitious plans for the development of the self-defence forces, the Government of Japan also intensifies bilateral relations through the overseas visits of Prime Minister Kishida Fumio.

EU’s PESCO and its implications for regional security

Monday, April 16, 2018, 10:09 (GMT+7)
After numerous delays, on November 13th 2017, the Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) was signed by the European Union (EU) member states. This is a historic event in the process of cooperation and development of the “Old Continent” considerably impacting on the region’s security

On the US launch of missile defence system in Europe

Thursday, August 11, 2016, 14:29 (GMT+7)
After lengthy delays, on May 12th 2016, the U.S. suddenly “activated” a missile defence shield in Romania. This marks the commencement of the plan to deploy a missile defence system in Europe and a new difficult period for the US-Russian relationship. So, what is behind this move?