Tag: middle powers
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News Analysis: A playbook emerges to counter Trump as ‘middle powers’ unite
A Turning Point for Middle Powers As President Trump’s tenure prompted far-reaching shifts in global alignments, a quiet but persistent counter-movement has formed among a group of middle powers. Rather than relying on grand alliances or overt confrontations, these nations are coalescing around a pragmatic playbook designed to safeguard autonomy, deter coercion, and shape international…
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Middle Powers Unite: A Counter-Trump Playbook for Greenland and Beyond
Introduction: A shifting balance in Arctic geopolitics As a new playbook takes shape among middle powers, regional strategies are aimed at countering pressures from a United States-led posture under former President Trump. The debate centers on Greenland, Denmark, and broader Europe as test cases for a coordinated approach that could redefine how smaller and mid-sized…
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Australia Security Pact: A Timely Model for Middle Powers
Introduction: A visit that signals a strategic recalibration When President Prabowo Subianto touched down in Sydney for his first overseas trip since taking office, the symbolism was unmistakable. Australia, long a cornerstone of Indo-Pacific security, appeared ready to recalibrate its alliances in a way that highlights practical security cooperation over grand rhetoric. The visit underscored…
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Australia’s Security Pact: A Timely Model for Middle Powers
Introduction: A Strategic Pivot for Middle Powers When a nation of Australia’s stature leans into a security pact, the implications ripple beyond its borders. The recent state visits and strategic dialogues signal a deliberate pivot: middle powers are no longer content to rely solely on traditional alliances. Instead, they are forging pragmatic, issue-focused arrangements that…
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Australia security pact a timely model for middle powers
Introduction: A strategic pivot for middle powers The visit of Indonesia’s president to Australia marks more than bilateral hospitality; it signals a recalibration of security architecture in the Indo-Pacific. As middle powers seek credible influence without the overpowering presence of great powers, Australia and Indonesia’s growing defense and security alignment offers a practical blueprint. The…