The document discusses key issues facing the next President of the Philippines in foreign policy and regional affairs. These include: (1) ongoing territorial disputes in the South China Sea, with the PCA expected to rule against China in 2016; (2) balancing national interests and regional cooperation as ASEAN chair in 2017, including tensions between ASEAN states and China; and (3) ensuring continued economic integration among diverse ASEAN members under the ASEAN Economic Community. The next President will play a pivotal role in shaping the Philippines' approach to these important challenges.
It throws lights on - Emergence of India as a global power, Indo-Pacific strategic arc, continued rise of China as a global power, increasing economic and strategic weight of East Asia, the Arc of Freedom and Prosperity, Pivot to Asia, the Heart of Maritime Asia and Pacific, India’s tough neighborhood, India’s relations with Bhutan, Maldives and Nepal,When the two bull fight; the ultimate victim will be the nearby small calf. India’s destiny and its South Asian neighbors.
Banlaoicapspapersno 43-111212231922-phpapp01Kurapt Ako
This document summarizes the history of defense and military cooperation between the Philippines and China from 1945 to the post-9/11 era in 2007. It discusses periods of initial cooperation and friendship after WWII, followed by hostility during the Chinese Civil War and Cold War as the Philippines aligned with Taiwan and the US. Cooperation gradually developed from the 1970s onward after diplomatic normalization, but was set back by territorial disputes in the 1990s. The document argues that post-9/11, opportunities emerged for both countries to broaden bilateral ties in defense and the military, though challenges around territorial issues and great power dynamics remained.
Pakistan initially pursued a policy of non-alignment during the Cold War, receiving invitations from both the US and USSR. However, Pakistan ultimately joined the US bloc due to its need for military and economic assistance, ideological alignment with Western democracy, and the US's willingness to help resolve the Kashmir dispute versus the USSR's neutral stance. While US aid provided benefits, it also damaged relations with other Muslim states and led the USSR to increase support for India. In later decades Pakistan sought to diversify its alliances, improving ties with both the USSR and China while reducing dependence on the US.
Jennifer Hsu
Data Sources:
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey
U.S. Census Bureau, Public Use Microdata Sample
Regional Economic Model, Inc. (REMI)
This document discusses the transition from a bi-polar world dominated by the US and USSR to a multi-polar world with multiple power centers emerging. It notes China and Russia's increasing economic and military power and their efforts to assert influence globally. The US is taking steps like its Asia-Pacific policy to maintain primacy but power is shifting. The future could see more stability or conflict between states as they adjust to the new dynamic, complex multi-polar system. Pakistan is also adjusting its foreign policy to address security and economic concerns in the changing world order.
The management of U.S.-China relations poses significant challenges for any U.S. administration. While China's rise is legitimate and beneficial in many ways, its growing military capabilities and claims in the South China Sea call into question the long-standing U.S.-led security architecture in Asia. Additionally, the U.S. and China have competing visions for the regional and global order that will shape their relationship. The author outlines several policy frameworks that will be essential for any U.S. administration to balance in managing relations, including strengthening alliances, upholding international norms, addressing ideological differences, improving perceptions of each other's intentions, and expanding practical cooperation. Finding solutions that address China's security concerns without threatening U.
NARENDRA MODI’S AND XI JINPING’S HISTORIC ROLES AMID THREATS AND CHALLENGESKeshav Prasad Bhattarai
Includes- Contradictions in India and China Relations ,India and China: Living with the Common Threats of Terrorism and Joint Responsibility of Modi and Jinping
It throws lights on - Emergence of India as a global power, Indo-Pacific strategic arc, continued rise of China as a global power, increasing economic and strategic weight of East Asia, the Arc of Freedom and Prosperity, Pivot to Asia, the Heart of Maritime Asia and Pacific, India’s tough neighborhood, India’s relations with Bhutan, Maldives and Nepal,When the two bull fight; the ultimate victim will be the nearby small calf. India’s destiny and its South Asian neighbors.
Banlaoicapspapersno 43-111212231922-phpapp01Kurapt Ako
This document summarizes the history of defense and military cooperation between the Philippines and China from 1945 to the post-9/11 era in 2007. It discusses periods of initial cooperation and friendship after WWII, followed by hostility during the Chinese Civil War and Cold War as the Philippines aligned with Taiwan and the US. Cooperation gradually developed from the 1970s onward after diplomatic normalization, but was set back by territorial disputes in the 1990s. The document argues that post-9/11, opportunities emerged for both countries to broaden bilateral ties in defense and the military, though challenges around territorial issues and great power dynamics remained.
Pakistan initially pursued a policy of non-alignment during the Cold War, receiving invitations from both the US and USSR. However, Pakistan ultimately joined the US bloc due to its need for military and economic assistance, ideological alignment with Western democracy, and the US's willingness to help resolve the Kashmir dispute versus the USSR's neutral stance. While US aid provided benefits, it also damaged relations with other Muslim states and led the USSR to increase support for India. In later decades Pakistan sought to diversify its alliances, improving ties with both the USSR and China while reducing dependence on the US.
Jennifer Hsu
Data Sources:
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey
U.S. Census Bureau, Public Use Microdata Sample
Regional Economic Model, Inc. (REMI)
This document discusses the transition from a bi-polar world dominated by the US and USSR to a multi-polar world with multiple power centers emerging. It notes China and Russia's increasing economic and military power and their efforts to assert influence globally. The US is taking steps like its Asia-Pacific policy to maintain primacy but power is shifting. The future could see more stability or conflict between states as they adjust to the new dynamic, complex multi-polar system. Pakistan is also adjusting its foreign policy to address security and economic concerns in the changing world order.
The management of U.S.-China relations poses significant challenges for any U.S. administration. While China's rise is legitimate and beneficial in many ways, its growing military capabilities and claims in the South China Sea call into question the long-standing U.S.-led security architecture in Asia. Additionally, the U.S. and China have competing visions for the regional and global order that will shape their relationship. The author outlines several policy frameworks that will be essential for any U.S. administration to balance in managing relations, including strengthening alliances, upholding international norms, addressing ideological differences, improving perceptions of each other's intentions, and expanding practical cooperation. Finding solutions that address China's security concerns without threatening U.
NARENDRA MODI’S AND XI JINPING’S HISTORIC ROLES AMID THREATS AND CHALLENGESKeshav Prasad Bhattarai
Includes- Contradictions in India and China Relations ,India and China: Living with the Common Threats of Terrorism and Joint Responsibility of Modi and Jinping
Comparative Analysis of US China Relations during Trump Administrationijtsrd
This article examines crucial issues in the US Chinese relations during the Trump administration considering the issues like Trade war and geopolitical situation in Asia Pacific region. This research explores the main directions of Sino American relations in the period of presidency of Donald Trump, as well as the recent trends and perspectives on cooperation between the two states. The following conclusions are coming to end First, the U.S. government can continue, in the nearest future, to put pressure on China on issues such as human rights, civil society development, and Internet freedom. This pressure will be reflected in China, especially among educated youth and the growing middle class. The preservation and consolidation of American positions in the waters of the Pacific and Indian Oceans is forcing Beijing to focus on the resource and transit potential of mainland Eurasia One Belt One Road , highlighting the growing importance of Russia and Central Asia for China’s strategy. Second, the U.S. administration’s attitude toward China remains moderate, despite occasional changes. The tendency for bilateral dialogue and mutually beneficial cooperation prevails. Third, there was unequivocal support from both houses of Congress for the Trump administration’s new tough demands on China. Existing problems between the parties, in particular, China’s close cooperation with Russia, further complicate the situation to the detriment of China. Fourth, the positive development of bilateral relations will contribute to ensuring international political, economic, environmental stability and global security. Fifth, China’s economic development and growing international position are intensifying competition in bilateral relations not only in the Asia Pacific region, but also in the rest of regions of the Globe. Uchkun Dustov "Comparative Analysis of US- China Relations during Trump Administration" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-2 , February 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd38540.pdf Paper Url: https://www.ijtsrd.com/humanities-and-the-arts/political-science/38540/comparative-analysis-of-us-china-relations-during-trump-administration/uchkun-dustov
This document provides an overview of the strategic partnership between India and the United States. It discusses the history of their relationship from British colonial rule up until the present day, including periods of both cooperation and tension. Key events covered include American support for Indian independence, the improving relations under Eisenhower and Kennedy, sanctions imposed after India's nuclear tests in 1998, and the blossoming ties under Bush from 2004-2014. The document also outlines why India is an important partner for the US today, noting their cooperation on issues like counterterrorism, climate change, and as a balance to China's rising power.
Pak US relations : Media & Current Affairs : Student CollaborationAli Haider Saeed
An illustration of student-teacher collaborative discussion model in the subject of Media & Current Affairs during the Fall session 2020, Students engaged in the discussion on Pak US Relations
This document provides background on the history of relations between the United States and India, focusing on their nuclear cooperation. It discusses how the US initially had concerns about India's growing nuclear program but sought to partner with India economically and militarily due to strategic interests. The document outlines tensions between India, Pakistan, and China that impact India's security situation and traces major nuclear agreements between the US and India from the 1960s onward.
Internal Dynamics of Pakistan and its Impact on National SecurityFarooq Ahmad Butt
This document discusses the internal dynamics and security situation within Pakistan. It outlines several divisive forces like religious extremism, sectarian violence, ethnic separatist movements, and provincial tensions that are destabilizing Pakistan and impacting its national security. The Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan, Balochistan conflict, urban terrorism in Karachi, and center-province relations are highlighted as major challenges. The document also notes Pakistan's economic problems and how militancy has exploited poverty. It warns that if the internal chaos continues, Pakistan risks a fate similar to Yugoslavia through balkanization.
The document provides an overview of Indo-US relations from historical times to the present. It discusses how relations progressed from the Cold War era, when India aligned more closely with the Soviet Union, to the post-Cold War period where ties have strengthened. Key events covered include improved cooperation under Clinton and Bush, the 1998 nuclear tests causing tensions, and recent issues like the arrest of an Indian diplomat in 2013 straining relations. Overall it traces the transformation of Indo-US ties from initial distance to the current strategic partnership.
The document discusses national security issues facing India, including trends in geopolitics, economics, military affairs, and socio-cultural dimensions. It analyzes India's responses over time and the security situations in India's neighborhood, including Pakistan, Afghanistan, China, Nepal, Myanmar, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. Key challenges include terrorism, regional instability, and the growing influence of other powers like China and Pakistan in the region.
A brief study of the changing nature of indian foreign policyIJARIIT
The foreign policy of a country is the sum total of the principles, interests, and objectives which it seeks to promote through its
relations with other countries. It is also "for influencing and changing the behaviour of other states" and for 'adjusting' its own "activities to the international environment". So, "the conduct and formulation of foreign policy is governed by the interplay of numerous determinants, institutions, processes and personalities".1 Preservation of national interest, achievement of world peace, disarmament, independence for Afro-Asian nations have been important objectives of India’s foreign policy. These objectives are sought to be achieved through some principles viz. Panchsheel, nonalignment, anti-colonialism, anti-imperialism, anti-racism and strengthening the UN. Keeping old friendship and looking for new friendships is another challenge for our foreign policy after the cold war has ended.
The document provides information on the Chinese population in Boston, Massachusetts. It discusses the history of Chinese immigration to Boston dating back to the late 1800s. It then summarizes key details about the current Chinese population in Boston, including their concentration in certain neighborhoods, higher rates of male immigrants, education levels, occupations, and economic contributions. The document also examines housing, income, poverty rates and other socioeconomic characteristics of the Chinese immigrant community in Boston.
Lillith Solomon Undergraduate Research PresentationLillithSolomon
This is a summary of my paper Russia’s Manipulative Influence in the Politics of Serbia and the United States:
Breaking the Grip of United States Unipolarity
Decoding china’s emerging “great power” strategy in asiangocjos
This document provides an overview of the domestic political context in China surrounding the leadership transition from Hu Jintao to Xi Jinping. It notes that the leadership transition proceeded smoothly according to the standards of the Chinese Communist Party. While there was political infighting, most notably with the downfall of Bo Xilai, the succession was relatively peaceful and on schedule. The document discusses how Xi Jinping has quickly consolidated power within the Communist Party despite constraints, accumulating more authority faster than expected. It remains to be seen how this will impact Xi's agenda and China's trajectory under his leadership.
The China factor in US alliances in East Asia and the Asia Pacific 1Shree Silwal
What are China’s perception and concerns regarding the US alliance system as a whole and regarding specific bilateral military alliances of the US?
What is the China’s place in the US worldview after cold war ?
What are the view of US allies regarding China?
What are the changes in the perception of China regarding the future alliance development in after math of post 9/11 incident ?
President Obama made his first visit to India from November 6-9, 2010. There were high expectations around strengthening economic ties, addressing security issues like terrorism, and supporting India's rise on the global stage. Obama announced new trade deals worth $10 billion and addressed both houses of the Indian parliament, expressing support for addressing Pakistan's terrorism issues and backing India's bid for a permanent UN Security Council seat. While some concerns around the US-Pakistan relationship remained, the visit achieved progress on economic, security, and strategic cooperation, and both sides were optimistic about the future of the US-India partnership.
India us nexus & its impact on pakistanSajawal Babar
The document discusses the impacts of growing relations between India and the US on Pakistan. It notes that improved economic and military cooperation between the two countries poses challenges to Pakistan by upsetting the regional balance of power and potentially encouraging Indian aggression. The document also examines how the US-India partnership could influence organizations like the UN in ways that disadvantage Pakistan, such as by supporting India's bid for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council.
intro duction of freign policy of pakistan,foreign policy of pakistan with u.s.a,foreign policy of pakistan with china,foreign policy of pakistan with russia,foreign policy of pakistan with central asian countries..
The document discusses US-India relations over time. It notes that Kashmir remains a dispute and that recent US presidents have called for an end to attacks there. It describes the US wanting to strengthen ties with India to counterbalance China's influence. Under Clinton, trade opened up between the countries. Bush signed a civil nuclear deal with India, while Obama praised India as the world's largest democracy. The document argues the US should continue building strong relations to counter China and help India develop its economy and democracy.
The document provides an overview of Pak-US relations and the effects of the Russian-Afghan war on Pakistan. It discusses how Pakistan allied with the US due to shared anti-communist goals. Pakistan faced costs for this alliance like refugee crises, drugs/weapons trafficking, and sectarian violence. The US provided billions in aid but also cut off support at times. Ultimately, the Russian withdrawal from Afghanistan in 1988 was a major world event but left civil war in Afghanistan and ongoing issues for Pakistan.
The document discusses geopolitical developments in the Indo-Pacific region, including growing competition between the US and China and the revival of the Quad security dialogue between the US, India, Japan, and Australia. It notes tensions between proponents of a "Free and Open Indo-Pacific" vision and China's "Community of Shared Future" and assesses India's role in the region and relationship with the Quad countries. Specifically, it questions whether Australia will provide meaningful support to India in balancing China's growing influence given Australia's economic ties to China and potential changes in Australian leadership.
More than 70% of Cambodians depend on agriculture for their livelihood. Agriculture contributes around 32% to Cambodia's GDP. The Cambodian government aims to improve infrastructure like electricity, roads, railways and ports to become a leading rice exporter in Asia. The government provides tax incentives and encourages private sector investment in agriculture. Foreign direct investment in agriculture has increased, particularly in rice, rubber and cassava production, and comprises 10% of total foreign investment in Cambodia.
The document summarizes the intern's activities during a 7-week internship at the ASEAN-Korea Center. During the internship, the intern conducted research on topics related to ASEAN countries' relations with Korea and each other, the ASEAN Economic Community, and attended meetings. The intern helped prepare for and support the 8th Annual ASEAN-Korea Council Director Meeting and presented their research findings to ASEAN students.
Comparative Analysis of US China Relations during Trump Administrationijtsrd
This article examines crucial issues in the US Chinese relations during the Trump administration considering the issues like Trade war and geopolitical situation in Asia Pacific region. This research explores the main directions of Sino American relations in the period of presidency of Donald Trump, as well as the recent trends and perspectives on cooperation between the two states. The following conclusions are coming to end First, the U.S. government can continue, in the nearest future, to put pressure on China on issues such as human rights, civil society development, and Internet freedom. This pressure will be reflected in China, especially among educated youth and the growing middle class. The preservation and consolidation of American positions in the waters of the Pacific and Indian Oceans is forcing Beijing to focus on the resource and transit potential of mainland Eurasia One Belt One Road , highlighting the growing importance of Russia and Central Asia for China’s strategy. Second, the U.S. administration’s attitude toward China remains moderate, despite occasional changes. The tendency for bilateral dialogue and mutually beneficial cooperation prevails. Third, there was unequivocal support from both houses of Congress for the Trump administration’s new tough demands on China. Existing problems between the parties, in particular, China’s close cooperation with Russia, further complicate the situation to the detriment of China. Fourth, the positive development of bilateral relations will contribute to ensuring international political, economic, environmental stability and global security. Fifth, China’s economic development and growing international position are intensifying competition in bilateral relations not only in the Asia Pacific region, but also in the rest of regions of the Globe. Uchkun Dustov "Comparative Analysis of US- China Relations during Trump Administration" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-2 , February 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd38540.pdf Paper Url: https://www.ijtsrd.com/humanities-and-the-arts/political-science/38540/comparative-analysis-of-us-china-relations-during-trump-administration/uchkun-dustov
This document provides an overview of the strategic partnership between India and the United States. It discusses the history of their relationship from British colonial rule up until the present day, including periods of both cooperation and tension. Key events covered include American support for Indian independence, the improving relations under Eisenhower and Kennedy, sanctions imposed after India's nuclear tests in 1998, and the blossoming ties under Bush from 2004-2014. The document also outlines why India is an important partner for the US today, noting their cooperation on issues like counterterrorism, climate change, and as a balance to China's rising power.
Pak US relations : Media & Current Affairs : Student CollaborationAli Haider Saeed
An illustration of student-teacher collaborative discussion model in the subject of Media & Current Affairs during the Fall session 2020, Students engaged in the discussion on Pak US Relations
This document provides background on the history of relations between the United States and India, focusing on their nuclear cooperation. It discusses how the US initially had concerns about India's growing nuclear program but sought to partner with India economically and militarily due to strategic interests. The document outlines tensions between India, Pakistan, and China that impact India's security situation and traces major nuclear agreements between the US and India from the 1960s onward.
Internal Dynamics of Pakistan and its Impact on National SecurityFarooq Ahmad Butt
This document discusses the internal dynamics and security situation within Pakistan. It outlines several divisive forces like religious extremism, sectarian violence, ethnic separatist movements, and provincial tensions that are destabilizing Pakistan and impacting its national security. The Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan, Balochistan conflict, urban terrorism in Karachi, and center-province relations are highlighted as major challenges. The document also notes Pakistan's economic problems and how militancy has exploited poverty. It warns that if the internal chaos continues, Pakistan risks a fate similar to Yugoslavia through balkanization.
The document provides an overview of Indo-US relations from historical times to the present. It discusses how relations progressed from the Cold War era, when India aligned more closely with the Soviet Union, to the post-Cold War period where ties have strengthened. Key events covered include improved cooperation under Clinton and Bush, the 1998 nuclear tests causing tensions, and recent issues like the arrest of an Indian diplomat in 2013 straining relations. Overall it traces the transformation of Indo-US ties from initial distance to the current strategic partnership.
The document discusses national security issues facing India, including trends in geopolitics, economics, military affairs, and socio-cultural dimensions. It analyzes India's responses over time and the security situations in India's neighborhood, including Pakistan, Afghanistan, China, Nepal, Myanmar, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. Key challenges include terrorism, regional instability, and the growing influence of other powers like China and Pakistan in the region.
A brief study of the changing nature of indian foreign policyIJARIIT
The foreign policy of a country is the sum total of the principles, interests, and objectives which it seeks to promote through its
relations with other countries. It is also "for influencing and changing the behaviour of other states" and for 'adjusting' its own "activities to the international environment". So, "the conduct and formulation of foreign policy is governed by the interplay of numerous determinants, institutions, processes and personalities".1 Preservation of national interest, achievement of world peace, disarmament, independence for Afro-Asian nations have been important objectives of India’s foreign policy. These objectives are sought to be achieved through some principles viz. Panchsheel, nonalignment, anti-colonialism, anti-imperialism, anti-racism and strengthening the UN. Keeping old friendship and looking for new friendships is another challenge for our foreign policy after the cold war has ended.
The document provides information on the Chinese population in Boston, Massachusetts. It discusses the history of Chinese immigration to Boston dating back to the late 1800s. It then summarizes key details about the current Chinese population in Boston, including their concentration in certain neighborhoods, higher rates of male immigrants, education levels, occupations, and economic contributions. The document also examines housing, income, poverty rates and other socioeconomic characteristics of the Chinese immigrant community in Boston.
Lillith Solomon Undergraduate Research PresentationLillithSolomon
This is a summary of my paper Russia’s Manipulative Influence in the Politics of Serbia and the United States:
Breaking the Grip of United States Unipolarity
Decoding china’s emerging “great power” strategy in asiangocjos
This document provides an overview of the domestic political context in China surrounding the leadership transition from Hu Jintao to Xi Jinping. It notes that the leadership transition proceeded smoothly according to the standards of the Chinese Communist Party. While there was political infighting, most notably with the downfall of Bo Xilai, the succession was relatively peaceful and on schedule. The document discusses how Xi Jinping has quickly consolidated power within the Communist Party despite constraints, accumulating more authority faster than expected. It remains to be seen how this will impact Xi's agenda and China's trajectory under his leadership.
The China factor in US alliances in East Asia and the Asia Pacific 1Shree Silwal
What are China’s perception and concerns regarding the US alliance system as a whole and regarding specific bilateral military alliances of the US?
What is the China’s place in the US worldview after cold war ?
What are the view of US allies regarding China?
What are the changes in the perception of China regarding the future alliance development in after math of post 9/11 incident ?
President Obama made his first visit to India from November 6-9, 2010. There were high expectations around strengthening economic ties, addressing security issues like terrorism, and supporting India's rise on the global stage. Obama announced new trade deals worth $10 billion and addressed both houses of the Indian parliament, expressing support for addressing Pakistan's terrorism issues and backing India's bid for a permanent UN Security Council seat. While some concerns around the US-Pakistan relationship remained, the visit achieved progress on economic, security, and strategic cooperation, and both sides were optimistic about the future of the US-India partnership.
India us nexus & its impact on pakistanSajawal Babar
The document discusses the impacts of growing relations between India and the US on Pakistan. It notes that improved economic and military cooperation between the two countries poses challenges to Pakistan by upsetting the regional balance of power and potentially encouraging Indian aggression. The document also examines how the US-India partnership could influence organizations like the UN in ways that disadvantage Pakistan, such as by supporting India's bid for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council.
intro duction of freign policy of pakistan,foreign policy of pakistan with u.s.a,foreign policy of pakistan with china,foreign policy of pakistan with russia,foreign policy of pakistan with central asian countries..
The document discusses US-India relations over time. It notes that Kashmir remains a dispute and that recent US presidents have called for an end to attacks there. It describes the US wanting to strengthen ties with India to counterbalance China's influence. Under Clinton, trade opened up between the countries. Bush signed a civil nuclear deal with India, while Obama praised India as the world's largest democracy. The document argues the US should continue building strong relations to counter China and help India develop its economy and democracy.
The document provides an overview of Pak-US relations and the effects of the Russian-Afghan war on Pakistan. It discusses how Pakistan allied with the US due to shared anti-communist goals. Pakistan faced costs for this alliance like refugee crises, drugs/weapons trafficking, and sectarian violence. The US provided billions in aid but also cut off support at times. Ultimately, the Russian withdrawal from Afghanistan in 1988 was a major world event but left civil war in Afghanistan and ongoing issues for Pakistan.
The document discusses geopolitical developments in the Indo-Pacific region, including growing competition between the US and China and the revival of the Quad security dialogue between the US, India, Japan, and Australia. It notes tensions between proponents of a "Free and Open Indo-Pacific" vision and China's "Community of Shared Future" and assesses India's role in the region and relationship with the Quad countries. Specifically, it questions whether Australia will provide meaningful support to India in balancing China's growing influence given Australia's economic ties to China and potential changes in Australian leadership.
More than 70% of Cambodians depend on agriculture for their livelihood. Agriculture contributes around 32% to Cambodia's GDP. The Cambodian government aims to improve infrastructure like electricity, roads, railways and ports to become a leading rice exporter in Asia. The government provides tax incentives and encourages private sector investment in agriculture. Foreign direct investment in agriculture has increased, particularly in rice, rubber and cassava production, and comprises 10% of total foreign investment in Cambodia.
The document summarizes the intern's activities during a 7-week internship at the ASEAN-Korea Center. During the internship, the intern conducted research on topics related to ASEAN countries' relations with Korea and each other, the ASEAN Economic Community, and attended meetings. The intern helped prepare for and support the 8th Annual ASEAN-Korea Council Director Meeting and presented their research findings to ASEAN students.
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This document discusses corporate event management and brand activation services provided by JOY Feel the Result. It lists several campaigns held in various cities across Indonesia for clients such as PT. Eagle Indo Pharma, Havas Worldwide Jakarta, and Brains Marketing. Locations included Jakarta, Surabaya, Bandung, Medan, and various areas in Java and Sumatra. Services included exhibitions, coaching clinics, sampling, digital activations, and team building programs. Contact information is provided for JOY Feel the Result's office in Jakarta, Indonesia.
This CV summarizes Mark UNWIN's career history working in facilities management roles. He has over 15 years of experience in facilities management, primarily focused on commercial properties. His most recent role is as a Senior Facilities Manager at Centuria Capital, where he oversees facilities operations and compliance. Prior to that, he held facilities management positions at Woolworths, Stockland, and other companies in Australia and the UK, demonstrating a diverse background managing a wide range of property types. The CV lists his qualifications and training in facilities management, firefighting, and other relevant areas.
Este documento resume las discusiones en una reunión del comité de la planta SEAT en Martorell. La CGT propuso varios temas, incluyendo mejoras al transporte de los empleados, revelar información sobre las empresas externas y sus empleados, y exigir previsiones de producción más claras de la empresa. También abogó por reducir la jornada laboral a 30 horas para garantizar el empleo con la automatización creciente y bajar los ritmos de trabajo para mejorar la salud de los empleados. El documento concluye
This semester project required to build, from the ground up, a prospectus for a fictional corporation that was looking to upgrade its entire IT infrastructure.
The document outlines the objectives, outcomes, and lesson plan for a unit on places around the city of Cairo, including famous landmarks like the Citadel and Qasr al-Nil Bridge. The lesson introduces vocabulary related to landmarks, has students read a tourist leaflet about places in Cairo, and practices using the past simple tense to talk about when places were built.
Fxos for Embedded Systems (English version)Honma Masashi
This document discusses the Web of Things (WoT) and the role of Firefox OS in supporting it. It proposes adding new Web APIs to Firefox OS to enable direct hardware access from JavaScript, such as a Web GPIO API and Web I2C API. These APIs would allow Firefox OS to control devices locally via their GPIO and I2C interfaces without an internet connection. The document also discusses standardizing these new APIs through the W3C to ensure compatibility across different browser implementations of the WoT.
A l’heure du lancement de la campagne nationale d’information « Faites-vous dépanner, pas arnaquer » par la secrétaire d’Etat chargée du Commerce, de l’Artisanat et de la Consommation, HomeServe, a souhaité interroger les Français sur leurs pratiques et leurs attentes en matière de dépannage à domicile.
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The document discusses leadership changes in China and the US and the challenges in the relationship between the two countries. It summarizes Xi Jinping's diplomatic visit to the US in February as he prepared to take over leadership in China. While there are disagreements, both countries recognize their economic interdependence and the importance of cooperation. The leadership transitions in both countries will shape how China-US relations are redefined during a time of global challenges.
Pakistan China Relations / Friendship (Detailed Report/ Document)Haziq Naeem
The document discusses the history and development of military cooperation between China and Pakistan. It notes that China has become Pakistan's largest supplier of arms, with Pakistan accounting for nearly half of China's arms exports. Recent major defense deals include an agreement for China to build eight submarines for Pakistan, half of which will be constructed in Pakistan to boost its domestic shipbuilding capacity. While Chinese military technology has advanced significantly, some of its platforms remain dependent on Russian components, such as the engines used in the jointly produced JF-17 fighter jet. Experts note the importance of Pakistan as the only country where Chinese equipment has been tested in combat situations alongside other suppliers' hardware.
This document summarizes the complex history of cross-strait relations between Taiwan and mainland China. It discusses the three key actors - Taiwan, China, and the US - and how their relationships have evolved over time, particularly as Taiwan transitioned to democracy in the late 20th century and China's economic and political influence grew. It also provides historical context on Taiwan's governance under Chinese and Japanese rule prior to 1949, when the ROC government retreated to Taiwan after losing the Chinese civil war.
This document discusses China's changing relationship with UN peacekeeping operations over time. It begins by noting China's initial hostility towards peacekeeping due to distrust of UN intervention and viewing it as Western imperialism. However, China gradually shifted to accepting peacekeeping through participation in missions and financial contributions. The document examines different theories for China's changing attitude, such as rationalizing sovereignty with peacekeeping, geographic interests in regional stability, and protecting economic interests abroad. It also discusses China's continued emphasis on state sovereignty and non-combat role in operations.
How Americans are loved in Vietnam despite a brutal war? How China has to secure global leadership amid so many internal and external challenges? How China is eager to claim a global leadership - while living with Few Friends but with more Rivals? What are the prospective Political Reforms that follows the full commitment to UNIVERSAL HUMAN VALUES, CAN GIVE CHINA A WIDER GLOBAL RECOGNITION AND ACCEPTABILITY FOR ITS GLOBAL LEADERSHIP.
The document provides an overview of United States-Pakistan relations from 1947 to 2016. Some key points covered include:
- The initial years after Pakistan's independence saw it adopt a pro-Western stance and ally with the US against the Soviet Union.
- Relations strengthened under Ayub Khan from 1958-1969 as Pakistan joined regional defense pacts and received increased US aid.
- Tensions arose under Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto from 1971-1979 as the US opposed Pakistan's nuclear program.
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China and the Chinese Civilization
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Talking Point
1. I. Philippines-Korea Relations
Bilateral relations between the two countries started on 3 March 1949 when the Philippines
became the fifth country to recognize the Republic of Korea, which was inaugurated on 15
August 1948. The friendship was cemented by the Philippine deployment of the Philippine
Expeditionary Force to Korea (PEFTOK) during the Korean War in the 1950s to help South
Korea defend itself from the invasion of the North.
After the Armistice, the ROK sent H.E. Kim Yong-Ki as its first Ambassador to the
Philippines on 19 January 1954. In 1958, the Philippines opened an Embassy in Seoul under
Ambassador Eduardo Quintero. The relationship blossomed in the course of the decades
through cooperation in both bilateral and multilateral fronts. (Philembassy-seoul.com, n.d.)
Koreans comprise the most number of tourists in the country, with almost 1.20 million
arriving yearly whereas Around 4 million Filipinos travelled to South Korea in 2013, a 20-
percent increase from 2012, according to the embassy in Manila. According to Philippine
Overseas Employment Administration records, as of March 2014, there were already around
36,000 Filipino workers deployed in the Republic of Korea. South Korea is also one of the
country’s largest sources of foreign direct investments in the Philippines, $3.80 billion, in
2013. Major Korean companies doing business in the country include Korean Electric Power
Corp., Phoenix Semi-Conductor, Hanjin Shipbuilding Co., Samsung, Hyundai and LG.
In terms of official development assistance (ODA), Korean aid has also been increasing
during the past years. According to National Economic and Development Authority statistics,
South Korea has a total ODA of $608.72 million in 2013, comprising of $524.76 million in
loans and $83.96 million in grants. (Aldaba, 2015)
II. The 2016 Philippine Elections
Under the leadership of President Benigno Acquino III, the Philippines’ mental picture has
had a big change. Manila has promoted better ties with Washington, signing the Enhanced
Defence Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) by proving Philippine military base with American
troops with air and naval assets. In the contrary, the Philippines filed a case against China
through a UN-backed court to invalidate the infamous nine-dashed line map in the South
China Sea, while simultaneously internationalizing the disputes, connecting them to wider
international concerns such as freedom of navigation and access to global commons.
Meanwhile, the Philippines has embarked on a modest military modernization program that, if
2. realized, will give its armed forces submarines and other assets required for the military’s
envisioned “minimum credible defence” capabilities by 2020.
However, come May 2016, the country’s economic, security, and foreign policies will all
enter a state of flux, as the Philippines gears up to hold its fifth presidential election since
returning to democracy in 1986. The ruling Liberal Party has yet to decide on its presidential
ticket for the 2016 election, but Aquino has already indicated that Manuel “Mar” Roxas II, the
current secretary of Interior and Local Government and a losing vice-presidential candidate in
2010. In fact, Roxas was supposed to run for president in 2010, when he was at his prime in
terms of name recognition and popularity, but gave way to Aquino whose own mass appeal
and corruption-free image were catapulted by the sudden death of his mother, democracy icon
and former President Cory Aquino in 2009. However, Roxas has not been performing well in
recent opinion polls. Currently leading the pack is Vice President Jejomar Binay of the
opposition party, United Nationalist Alliance, who has some positive views about China.
Binay’s populist platform, which focuses on social welfare programs for the poor, seems to be
resonating. However, the vice-president is hounded by allegations of massive corruption
during his long stint as mayor of the country’s financial district, Makati.
Because the Philippines has a weak, multi-party system, the ruling party is also reportedly
eyeing neophyte Senator Grace Poe, an independent, as its alternative standard-bearer, if not
as the vice-presidential partner of the less popular Roxas. Grace is the daughter of Fernando
Poe, the losing opponent of former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in the 2004 election,
an election Arroyo critics say was largely rigged. Should the ruling party play it safe, Poe will
be its presidential candidate. Should she win, she will be the third woman to rule the
Philippines.
If the Liberal Party’s candidate wins, either Roxas or Poe, a continuity of policy, for at least
six more years, is likely. It would signal consistency in the Philippines’ relations with the U.S.,
which has recently stepped up its South China Sea engagements in a bid to delegitimize
China’s land reclamation in disputed areas. It would also be good news for Japan, which has
been calling for greater rule of law in East Asia, a call echoed by Aquino’s decision to pursue
a court case against Beijing. As the standard-bearer of the ruling party, Roxas is expected to
largely continue Aquino’s foreign policy direction. (Jeffrey, 2015)
3. The 2016 presidential election in the Philippines may yet to be the most challenging in the
country’s electoral history. Apart from varied domestic concerns and problems, divisive
regional issues await the next president of the Philippines.
On 29 October 2015, the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) ruled that it has jurisdiction
to hear some territorial claims the Philippines has filed against China. China’s response that
the ruling was null and void with no binding legal effect simply echoes China’s earlier
pronouncements in relation to the disputed areas in the South China Sea. Neither will China
recognize the Philippine arbitration case filed against it and participate in the UN’s arbitration
proceedings nor will it accept any decision by the international tribunal.
On 30 November 2015, the PCA concluded its week-long hearing on the merits and
remaining issues of jurisdiction and admissibility in the arbitration initiated by the Philippines
against China. It intends to issue its decision in 2016. A widely anticipated scenario is that
the tribunal will rule in favour of the Philippines, but China will continue to refuse to be
legally bound by the Court’s ruling or jurisdiction.
How will the next president of the Philippines deal with such a deadlock? What will be the
government’s approach to negotiate or end the deadlock? (Mendoza, 2015)
III. Philippine Chairmanship of ASEAN 2017
The agenda of the next Philippine president is the country’s assumption of leadership as Chair
of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 2017. It will be doubly
challenging for the next president because 2017 is the ASEAN’s fiftieth year anniversary. It
will be the fourth time for the Philippines to chair the ASEAN but definitely its first under the
present circumstances. Territorial and maritime disputes over the South China Sea have
increasingly become the flashpoint in the ASEAN region, with the Philippines “in the eye of
the storm” being the first and only ASEAN country that has legally contested China’s nine-
dash claim in the South China Sea.
In 2017, the next Philippine president faces the huge challenge of balancing its own national
interest in the South China Sea disputes with the national and regional interests in the ASEAN.
Article 32 of the ASEAN Charter requires the Chair of the ASEAN to actively promote and
enhance the interests and well-being of ASEAN. The Chair of the ASEAN is also expected to
ensure the centrality of ASEAN. How will the next president balance national and regional
interests in the ASEAN?
4. ASEAN member states need China to promote their economic development. But ASEAN
member states’ political relationship with China has been rather uneasy and tense as the latter
continues to ignore ASEAN leaders’ vocal calls for a peaceful, legal settlement of the South
China Sea disputes. Political tensions have intensified because China has repeatedly used
provocative measures in securing its interests in the disputed waters in the South China Sea.
Will the next president of the Philippines provide the strong leadership that is wanting in the
ASEAN, the kind of leadership that can steer the ASEAN towards a united approach or policy
on China’s aggression and intransigence in the South China Sea? Will the new president
unify or further divide the ASEAN? (Mendoza, 2015)
IV. ASEAN Community Updated Article
The agreement on the creation of an ASEAN Economic Community signed on November 22
in Kuala Lumpur by the leading nations of Southeast Asia finally entered into force with
much fanfare on December 31, heralding the “awakening” of what could be defined as a new
Asian power bloc.
With the AEC, the 48-year-old ASEAN finds itself at a critical juncture, yet sobriety should
drive any analysis. The reasons for skepticism center on two questions. First, can ASEAN
effectively pursue coherent economic integration on the sole basis of voluntary commitments
– especially given the extreme diversity of the region? Second, if so, which objectives it should
pursue next to build on the AEC?
The challenge of diversity is formidable enough: Politically, the somewhat cacophonous,
unstable democracies of Indonesia and the Philippines cohabit with the Communist
dictatorship of Vietnam and the military junta of Thailand; economically, high-developed
states and top ranking economies stand along with some of the poorest countries in the world;
culturally, the plurality of religions, languages, ethnicities, and ways of living is difficult to
describe. To cite only one example, Malaysia and Indonesia’s Muslim populations co-exist
with peoples who are mostly Buddhist (as in Myanmar), alongside the predominantly Roman
Catholic Philippines. Against this kaleidoscopic backdrop, it is surely reasonable to question
the ability of the AEC to deliver on its promise of a seamless economic bloc.
The numbers speak for themselves: Although 95 per cent of tariff lines are at zero, non-tariff
barriers on goods and services render cross-border trade particularly painful. Consumer laws,
intellectual property rights, land codes, and investment rules have yet to be harmonized at the
regional level, while the lack of common, integrated banking structures, alongside the absence
of an agreement on common and acceptable currencies, are likely to hinder market access for
regional small and medium-sized enterprises. Also still unresolved is the question of the free
movement of labor, including in the so-called “high-skilled sector,” with many ASEAN
countries imposing heavy requirements on firms wanting to employ foreigners. Meanwhile, in
the shadow of the regional debate on skilled labor migration, millions of marginalized
5. migrants deemed unskilled, from domestic workers to fishermen, illegally flit between
countries.
“Worsening poverty, inequalities of wealth, resources, power and opportunities between
countries, between the rich and the poor and between men and women,” the ASEAN Civil
Society Conference and ASEAN Peoples’ Forum reported.
Economic influence goes hand in hand with political influence, and economic integration will
be of little significance if it is not backed by sound political reforms. The evolution of the
security landscape in the Asia-Pacific region, together with the speed and scale of China’s
construction activities in the Spratly Islands, are likely to determine the future path of the
Association. In many aspects of ASEAN inter-state relations, it is still Beijing that calls the
tune, the latter capitalizing on the grouping’s divides and confusion.
These mounting challenges demonstrate that a certain relaxation of the principles of
consensus and non-interference, alongside greater emphasis on regional institution-building,
are currently needed to accommodate the ever-evolving economic and security landscape in
the Asia-Pacific region. if ASEAN is to realize what it purports to be – “politically cohesive,
economically integrated, socially responsible” and “truly people-oriented, people-centered
rules-based” concert of Southeast Asian nations, it will need more than just empty statements
to overcome the “say-do” chasm and address the pervasive issues of worsening poverty and
inequalities of wealth, resources, power and opportunities, let alone the questions of human
rights and democracy. Inevitably, a clear core message requires a certain amount of
consistency between words and deeds, between the official rhetoric and actual behavior. Over
the past few years, the language of ASEAN official documents, marked with strong
commitments to fundamental rights and the rule of law, has proven a hard sell for ASEAN
people at a time when Thailand’s military junta, led by General Prayuth Chan-o-cha, is
making draconian efforts to curb freedom of expression, while Vietnamese independent
writers, bloggers, and rights activists continue to face ruthless persecution by the Communist
Party, regardless of the outcry generated within the international community.
Ultimately, it is clear that the workings and developments of the AEC should not be seen
independently from, but rather as complementary to, the crafting of the political and security
and socio-cultural communities. As member states slowly absorb the externalities generated
by the AEC, ASEAN leaders may want to consider preparing the groundwork to build more
stable, secure societies, deepen ties with geographical neighbors and, eventually, develop a
shared sense of regional community and purpose. (Sellier, 2016)
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