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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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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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...
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India-Sweden Ties: Forging a Cohesive Partnership
From areas like human rights and political differences to climate and sustainability, both countries often differ on certain points, sometimes causing friction in their bilateral relations. Most prominently,...
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China, Russia and Undersea Cable Vulnerability: Shoring Up Protection
The global undersea cable network, carrying up to 99 percent of international internet traffic, faces increasing vulnerabilities. Recent incidents in the Baltic Sea and around Taiwan highlight the...
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Ukraine: The Inflection Point in the China-Russia Axis
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has catalyzed a profound shift in global power dynamics: the deepening of the partnership between China and Russia. This relationship, while rooted in...
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The Convergence of Disinformation: Examining Russia and China’s Partnership in the Digital Age
The spread of disinformation has been a longstanding issue since the establishment of communication between societies. It has been used as a tool to spread propaganda and deceive...
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China’s Himalayan Hustle: Revisionism Resistance Must be the Order of the Region
This edited volume brings together papers to highlight the challenges and opportunities in mapping China’s Himalayan hustle. It aims to advance key debates about the importance of this...