NAVI Radar Weekly Newsletter (09-15 September 2024) Issue Now Available

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Dear Subscriber,

We are excited to bring you the latest edition of the NAVI Radar Weekly Newsletter for 09-15 September 2024. This issue covers a range of critical developments in global security and defense. Here's a quick overview of the key articles:

Southeast Asia Is Bypassing ASEAN to Counter China | WPR

By Richard Javad Heydarian, 09.09.2024

China’s growing influence in Southeast Asia has pushed regional powers to seek alternative measures outside ASEAN to effectively counter Beijing’s assertiveness.

More countries are openly flaunting their ties with Putin | Business Insider

By Huileng Tan, 09.09.2024

Despite sanctions, Russia's economic power continues to attract nations seeking pragmatic business relations, including major players in Asia.

Top US, Chinese military brass hold first call to stabilise ties | Reuters

By Reuters, 10.09.2024

Military leaders from the U.S. and China hold crucial talks, aiming to reduce tensions in sensitive regions like the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait.

Turkey wants to build a spacecraft launchpad in Somalia | Bloomberg

By Selcan Hacaoglu, 10.09.2024

Turkey strengthens its influence in Somalia through defense and infrastructure projects, including ambitious plans for a launchpad.

Sixty countries endorse 'blueprint' for AI use in military; China opts out | Reuters

By Joyce Lee, 10.09.2024

A significant number of nations endorse guidelines for AI in military applications, though China remains hesitant to support the initiative.

NATO's Internal Tensions Are Getting Worrisome | 247wallst

By Michael Muir, 12.09.2024

Expanding membership and rising political disagreements within NATO are creating growing concerns over the alliance's future unity.

Putin says the West will be fighting directly with Russia if it lets Ukraine use long-range missiles | The Independent

By Andrew Osborn and Guy Faulconbridge, 12.09.2024

Putin issues a stark warning about the direct involvement of NATO if Western-made long-range missiles are used by Ukraine against Russian targets.

- NATO Warships Transit Taiwan Strait, Defying China's Warnings | Newsweek

By Ryan Chan, 13.09.2024

German warships sail through the Taiwan Strait, underlining NATO’s commitment to international maritime routes despite Chinese warnings.

US pushes to add 2 permanent UN Security Council seats for African nations | ABC News

By Shannon K. Kingston, 13.09.2024

The Biden administration supports adding permanent seats for African nations to the UN Security Council, though without veto power.

Brookings Event: American foreign policy toward Ukraine, Russia, and NATO beyond 2024 | NAVI Research Institute

By Nicholas James Redic, 14.09.2024

Experts discuss the future of U.S. policy toward Ukraine and Europe in the context of the ongoing war and shifting global alliances.

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NAVI Radar Weekly Team