Publications
The Institute for Security and Development Policy regularly issues a variety of publications ranging from shorter Policy Briefs to more comprehensive studies in its Asia and Silk Road Papers series. Explore the different series below. If you’d like to contribute to our publications, please contact Jagannath Panda, Editor, at jpanda@isdp.eu, and read our submission guidelines.
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Why the World Can’t Afford to Keep Taiwan Out of Interpol
Executive Summary Taiwan’s exclusion from the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) presents a critical gap in the global effort to combat transnational crime. As criminal networks become more sophisticated, particularly […]
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Taiwan’s Diplomatic Allies and the Struggle for Global Inclusion
Considering the importance of multilateral institutions in global governance in the liberal world order, global stakeholders highly regard their memberships in international organizations to address various challenges and threats. Different […]
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Navigating the Indo-Pacific: How Australia and the EU Can Partner for Peace, Stability, and Prosperity
To navigate the choppy waters of the Indo-Pacific, the EU and Australia must be on the same wavelength regarding shared interests in rules, values, and an open and liberal economic […]
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Eco-Economic Balancing Act: The EU’s Approach to the China EV Trade Dispute
The European Commission unveiled in June the long-expected preliminary results from the ongoing anti-subsidy investigation into Chinese Electric Vehicle (EV) manufacturers. Applicable from July 5, 2024, a new provisional tariff […]
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Indo-Pacific as a Strategic Imperative for the EU: Whither Australia?
No global actor can afford to fall short in contributing to a stable, peaceful, and prosperous Indo-Pacific—this particularly applies to a somewhat distracted European Union (EU). The EU should become […]
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Russia-DPRK Partnership: Implications for the West
This issue brief examines the evolving relationship between the DPRK and Russia, particularly since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The partnership has deepened, with North Korea supporting Russia diplomatically […]
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The Political Gambit in Sports: Taiwan’s Struggles and Opportunities
In the Paris 2024 Olympics, the Taiwanese government is being given the opportunity to use ‘Taiwan’ as its name in the Cultural Olympiad. Taking part in international sports is viewed […]
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China’s Quest for Military Technology through Foreign and Civil Sources: Strategic Trends under Xi Jinping and Tactical Adjustments amid Geopolitical Challenges
Over the past decades, the military capabilities of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) have witnessed remarkable developments. The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has transformed from a large yet […]
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Taiwan-PRC Crisis: What Cross-Strait Conflict Could Cost Europe
The escalating tensions between Taiwan and China pose significant economic and strategic challenges to the European Union, such as the inaccessibility of Taiwanese inputs, market, and capital. This issue brief […]
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Deciphering North Korea’s Military Activities
In 2024, the growing tensions on the Korean Peninsula have highlighted the unpredictability of North Korea’s military intentions. This issue brief evaluates the strategic behaviors of North Korea, particularly under […]