Search results for: Niklas Swanström
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China as a Mediator in North Korea: Facilitating Dialogues or Mediating Conflicts?
...and Road Initiative (BRI), remains less understood. In this chapter on China and Conflict Mediation, Niklas Swanström analyzes China’s evolution in its approach to conflict facilitation and mediation in North...
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ISDP-Embassy of India in Sweden Dialogue Calls for Focusing Momentum in India-Sweden Ties
...“India-Sweden Ties as a Gateway to India-Nordic Engagement,” edited by Jagannath Panda, Niklas Swanström, and Mahima Duggal. At the event, the keynote speech was delivered by Mr. Robin Sukhia, Secretary...
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Report of the First Stockholm Forum on Himalaya
...Affairs at ISDP, welcomed all the participants and spoke about the theme of the conference. The event began with opening remarks from Dr. Niklas Swanström, Executive Director of ISDP, who...
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The role of the People’s Armed Forces Maritime Militia: Implications for Maritime Security and European interests
...economic stability. This paper by Niklas Swanström explores the multifaceted role of China’s fishing fleet, particularly the PAFMM, and its implications for international security. This paper examines its role and...
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China as a Black Sea Actor: An Alternate Route
...and Russia’s Northern Route, and, most recently, the isolation of Russia from Europe after the Russian invasion of Ukraine. This chapter by Niklas Swanström analyses how China has engaged the...
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Safeguarding the Global Chip Supply: Lessons from PRC’s Technology Acquisition Tactics in Taiwan
Taiwan’s technological advantage, especially in the semiconductor sector, serves as a key factor for deterring a Chinese invasion. However, there are documented cases of the PRC using multiple...
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G7 Strategy for Countering Russian Information Operations in the Indo-Pacific Region: A Framework for Enhanced Multilateral Coordination and Response
Russian Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI) operations across the Indo-Pacific have evolved into sophisticated, multi-domain campaigns that systematically exploit political tensions and technological innovations. These operations demonstrate...
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PLA in the Arctic: Under the Ice?
The People’s Liberation Army (PLA)’s Arctic ambitions represent a significant expansion of Chinese military capabilities into polar regions, with interconnected aspects worth examining in detail. Turning the PLA...
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India-Sweden Ties as a Gateway to India-Nordic Engagement
Executive Summary Sweden and India engage on three interconnected levels: bilaterally, through the Nordic region, and through the EU—all of which require consistent political attention and a structured...
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India-Nordic Budding Dynamics: Sweden, a Vital Gateway?
The India-Nordic summits in 2018 and 2022 had the clearly outlined goal of the expanding strategic coordination between India and the Nordics. The spike in trade reflects a...