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#China🇨🇳 Two new personnel promotions earlier this week -- elevation of Wang Wenquan (王文全) and Hu Zhongming (胡中明) to General on Christmas Day. #Wang is political commissar for PLA's Southern Theater Command, and Hu is #PLA Navy commander. So new Defense Minister Dong Jun's appointment, plus the elevation of this new crop of top military officers with Navy and South China Sea experience is a sign of China seeing South China Sea as a new priority area of geopolitical contestation between China and the US. Recall U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's quote: "intense competition requires intense #diplomacy". Well, China just promoted 2 new generals who can intensely compete for naval supremacy in SCS, & named a new DefMin from Navy to pursue intense military diplomacy. Domestically, on personnel tradition, choosing Dong Jun as new Defense Minister also follows existing tradition of appointing non-Army generals to lead China's military diplomacy. China has a tradition of appointing generals from non-Army backgrounds to the Defense Minister-ship (to deal with foreigners). Heads of relatively technical agencies such as the PLA Rocket Forces and the General Armament Dept (that does procurement) are the usual favorites.

Thanks to Joe Trimble for sharing this initially and putting it on my radar. This interesting article provides several potential ways to rectify a gap with strong future consequences. While this article focuses on conventional wars, it still ties directly into the third objective listed under Goal 4 of the United States Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability: "Recruit, train, and retain diverse staff, including U.S. military veterans, with relevant skills for fragile environments, and deploy diplomats and development professionals alongside U.S. military operational and tactical elements where needed and where security conditions permit." Doing it right will certainly involve reducing risk aversion when evaluating 'where security conditions permit.'

The latest issue of International Affairs is out. Articles on Hegel and international relations, #NATO and cutting-edge military technology, the #CSTO, #hybridwarfare, and much more. For the full Table of Contents and subscription information, please follow the link https://lnkd.in/gZxguMdi

Sport in international security agreement; Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) vs. North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). How sport can facilitate the relations of military allied nations. Find more: 🏀 https://lnkd.in/dCwVxHkK #SCO #nato #Sportdiplomacy #Sportpolicy #Geosport

#VantageOnFirstpost US Has "Secret Military Bases" in Guyana, Claims Venezuela's Maduro | Vantage with Palki Sharma Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro has made a startling accusation directed towards the United States. President Maduro has claimed that Washington has built "secret military bases" in Guyana's oil-rich region Essequibo. In recent months, Maduro has escalated his campaign to claim Essequibo - an oil rich region of Guyana. America maintains strong diplomatic ties with Guyana, providing them with military assistance and support. How significant are Maduro's claims and do they carry any substance? Palki Sharma brings you a report. --- Venezuela | Nicolás Maduro | Guyana | Essequibo | Oil-Rich Region | United States | Secret Military Bases | Firstpost | World News | Vantage | Palki Sharma #venezuela #nicolasmaduro #guyana #essequibo #oilrichregion #unitedstates #secretmilitarybases #firstpost #vantageonfirstpost #palkisharma #worldnews

The recent June decision to withdraw the UN peacekeeping mission, MINUSMA, from #Mali was predated by France's decision to end its nearly decade-long military mission to the country in late 2022. This week's #infographic examines major #French military operations in #Africa over the last 20 years. Our recent TSC Insight explores France's missed opportunities in Mali, and how the entrance of Wagner Group forces to the country closed the window for a "clean" withdrawal of French troops from Mali. Read: https://lnkd.in/guPUu-4v

Canadian, U.S. and other navy chiefs visit China as militaries try to rebuild relations Defense Staff Gen. Wayne Eyre singled out China and Russia as Canada’s main adversaries. Eyre claimed that both nations consider themselves at war with the West. In October 2023, Defense Minister Bill Blair accused China’s military of unacceptable and unsafe behavior after a fighter jet came within five meters of a Canadian surveillance plane over the East China Sea. Zhang Youxia, vice chairman of China’s Central Military Commission (Western Pacific Naval Symposium), stated that China is committed to resolving maritime disputes peacefully through consultation with countries directly involved, but it would also safeguard its legitimate sovereign rights. Cong Peiwu, China’s ambassador to Canada, said an effort by Canada to restore normal military communication will hit headwinds if the Canadian navy sends another ship to the Taiwan Strait. This is it... China wants the South China Sea, Taiwan, and the respect of its sovereignty, not negotiable... any opening we make shows our reluctance to the armed defense of Taiwan... they do not deal, they study us. We are already engaged in Ukraine, the Middle East, and they very well know that no country has aver won a war on two fronts. They do war through their proxies: Russia, North Korea, and Iran. They know history, and how the Cuba missile crisis concluded. At the time, USA was lead by JFK, not gangrened by Donald Trump, Russia's and China's puppet. China wants to take maritime trade routes. They build up their Army so the USA cannot intimidate them in economic submission, their War is economic. They steal IP. #military

China's Growing Economic Influence in the Pacific In recent years, China has been making significant strides in strengthening its economic power in the Pacific region, particularly in countries like Papua New Guinea. The recent military visit by China has raised concerns and awakened both Papua New Guinea and Australia to the potential implications of China's expanding presence but Chinese is going to trading partner for Papua New Guinea and it's good competition is happening in Papua New Guinea China's economic rise has been accompanied by its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), which aims to enhance trade connectivity and infrastructure development across the globe. Papua New Guinea, being strategically located, has attracted Chinese investments in various sectors, including mining, energy, and infrastructure. These investments have provided economic opportunities, but they also raise questions about China's intentions and influence in the region but I personally like China to increase its economic developments because special Economic zone fits well with PNG Economic activities The military visit by China has underscored the need for vigilance and strategic assessment of China's actions. Both Papua New Guinea and Australia must carefully evaluate the potential geopolitical implications and ensure the protection of their national interests. Balancing economic cooperation with China's assertive actions is a delicate task that requires careful consideration. In conclusion, China's growing economic influence in the Pacific, particularly in Papua New Guinea, has emerged as a significant development. The recent military visit serves as a wake-up call for countries in the region, prompting them to assess the potential consequences of China's expanding presence. It is imperative for Papua New Guinea, Australia, and other nations to navigate these challenges with prudence, maintaining a balance between economic cooperation and safeguarding their national interests.

🇺🇦🇳🇱 New aid to Ukraine from the Netherlands: military boats, warships and howitzers. I explained in more detail in the video.

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