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Sino-Turkish Relations In A Globalising Asia-Pacific, Rosita Dellios, Nadir Kemal Yilmaz
Sino-Turkish Relations In A Globalising Asia-Pacific, Rosita Dellios, Nadir Kemal Yilmaz
Rosita Dellios
Relations between China and Turkey are quiescent. In a globalizing Asia-Pacific, however, they are unlikely to remain so. High economic interdependence in the presence of the rise of Asian and Eurasian powers suggest that China and Turkey as multiregional states have a common interest in regional cooperation. It is within this context that bilateral relations are likely to develop. China’s rapid rise means that its impact will not be confined to Pacific Asia. Increasingly, with the quest for energy security, China is setting its diplomatic compass westward to Eurasia and the Middle East. With Russia - another multiregional state - …
China's Space Program: A Strategic And Political Analysis, Rosita Dellios
China's Space Program: A Strategic And Political Analysis, Rosita Dellios
Rosita Dellios
Extract: China has taken its place at the forefront of spacefaring nations: it joins only the United States and Russia in operating an independent manned space program. As a developing country this is a major feat. Moreover, its space program is a full-spectrum, comprehensive concept. From microsatellites to manned space missions, from satellite and rocket design to launch capabilities, it spans both civilian and military requirements.
Chinese Strategic Culture: Part 2 – Virtue And Power, Rosita Dellios
Chinese Strategic Culture: Part 2 – Virtue And Power, Rosita Dellios
Rosita Dellios
When the world's most populous nation, commanding ample resources and a booming economy, begins to strengthen militarily, it cannot help but draw attention to itself. China has indeed done so through naval expansion in recent years and the upgrading of all aspects of its forces. While it has reassured the world of its peaceful intentions, speculation as to its motives is understandable. Intentions may, of course, be inferred from capability; but most strategic analysts recognise that capability alone is not enough. Rather than focusing on capability, this paper subscribes to the view that intentions are better understood if examined within …
India Looks East And China Looks Everywhere, Rosita Dellios
India Looks East And China Looks Everywhere, Rosita Dellios
Rosita Dellios
Extract: Asia's two great civilisations, India and China, have been the subject of contemporary scrutiny in the Australian conference scene. Together, India and China account for more than one-third of the world's population. Peace and cooperation between these two neighbours makes eminent sense if the Pacific Century is to live up to its name.