This month, Zsuzsa and Richard are joined by Kristina Kironska, a human rights expert with firsthand experience in Myanmar. Together, they unpack these seismic developments — from the arrest warrant for Duterte to attempts to silence outlets like Radio Free Asia — and examine their implications for international accountability and media freedom.
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Read MoreAs Trump's America redefines its global role, Southeast Asia faces uncertainty. Hunter Marston joins us to discuss developments in Washington and their potential impact on the region. We also explore whether Europe can help fill the strategic void—from security to economic ties. And, inspired by the vibrant Art Fair Philippines, Zsuzsa and Richard examine how culture can strengthen connections between Europe and Southeast Asia during this period of profound change.
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Read MoreCentral and Eastern Europe’s (CEE) relationship with Taiwan is evolving amid shifting global dynamics.
Dr Zsuzsa Anna Ferenczy speaks with Matej Šimalčík, a Taiwan Fellowship recipient currently based at the Institute for National Defense and Security Research (INDSR) in Taipei, to explore the implications of these developments for CEE, Taiwan, and the broader geopolitical landscape.
Read MoreWe are delighted to present the first in a new series of reports developed in partnership with the Boym Institute.
Our first report delves into Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAVs), examining their potential impacts, regulatory landscape(s), and key implications for businesses, governments, and individuals.
Read MoreThis month we look ahead to 2025. With insights from Manali Kumar and David MacSweeney, we explore how ASEAN might respond to a potential Middle East ceasefire, examine India’s growing role as a key partner in Europe and the Indo-Pacific, and hear how the Philippines celebrates Christmas like nowhere else.
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Read MoreThis month we welcome Hunter Marston for a fascinating discussion on the potential global implications of a second Donald Trump presidency. We explore how his return could shape relations across Europe and the Indo-Pacific, examining potential shifts in trade, alliances, and power politics.
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Read MoreThis month we delve into EU-ASEAN relations and shifting great power rivalry through the lens of the Global South. We are joined by Sriparna Pathak to explore how these dynamics are shaping both the regional and global order. We also turn our attention to Pope Francis' recent visit to Asia and the Pacific, discussing its geopolitical, cultural, and diplomatic significance in this key region.
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Read MoreThis month Zsuzsa Anna Ferenczy, and Richard Heydarian are joined by Ian Chong to decode the recent ASEAN Foreign Ministers meeting in Laos. We also look at the role of the Paris Olympics in enhancing people-to-people ties between Europe and the Indo-Pacific.
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Read MoreOur new monthly podcast in conjunction with the European Parliament in ASEAN is your essential guide to navigating the complex and developing interplay between Europe and the Indo-Pacific.
Hosted by Zsuzsa Anna Ferenczy and Richard Heydarian, The Bridge is your opportunity to better understand the forces shaping the future of Europe and Asia.
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Read More9DASHLINE’s leadership — David MacSweeney, Dr Manali Kumar, and Dr Zsuzsa Anna Ferenczy — reflect on the major developments over the past year and answer some frequently asked questions about our goals and hopes for 2024.
Read MoreWritten by Dr Zsuzsa Anna Ferenczy
With the Taiwan Strait as a potential military flashpoint in the Indo-Pacific, embedding Taiwan in regional cooperation frameworks will support the efforts of like-minded democracies to deter Beijing’s destabilising actions which are affecting the entire region.
Read MoreAs we say farewell to an incredibly rewarding year and look forward to taking a brief but well-deserved break, 9DASHLINE’s leadership — David MacSweeney, Dr Manali Kumar, and Dr Zsuzsa Anna Ferenczy — answer some frequently asked questions about our goals and hopes for the platform in 2023.
Read MoreWritten by Zsuzsa Anna Ferenczy
Strengthening deterrence in the face of growing hostility and new threats is where Taiwan’s leaders and citizens must focus more of their energy, in close cooperation with trusted partners, including the EU.
Read MoreWritten by Zsuzsa Anna Ferenczy and Tereza Novotna
Much of this is also about how far Seoul will be prepared to join many of its partners in working with Taiwan. In other words, if South Korea wants to play a bigger role in the Indo-Pacific, it is high time that Seoul joins the ‘Taiwan club’.
Read MoreWritten by Zsuzsa Anna Ferenczy
Addressing strategic dependencies and increasing resilience in the face of an assertive China by expanding cooperation with Taiwan has become a more sustainable path in the perception of many in Brussels.
Read MoreTogether with Taiwan NextGen Foundation and Korean Studies at the Freie Universität Berlin, we are delighted to announce our upcoming webinar designed to examine the domestic and international implications of Korea's recent presidential election.
Read More9DASHLINE invites a select group of experts to explore how Taiwan may circumvent its diplomatic isolation and be included as a reliable partner in international efforts seeking a transition towards a greener, healthier and more resilient world.
Read MoreWritten by Zsuzsa Anna Ferenczy
After Taiwan opened a representative office in Lithuania under its own name, Beijing didn’t only retaliate bilaterally, but it went after Lithuania’s trading partners in Europe, undermining the integrity of the European single market.
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