Tensions Rising | Dr. John Chipman, IISS FII Priority

The discussion highlights the geopolitical tensions in Europe, the Middle East, and the Indo-Pacific, emphasizing the Russian war in Ukraine as an imperialist adventure. It underscores the importance of a China policy, particularly in technological issues, and the implications of China's digital Silk Road. The speech also addresses the need for good governance and strategic hedging in global South countries, as well as the significance of Taiwan in the interconnected world. Additionally, it touches on the security dilemmas in the Middle East, the potential impact of a nuclear Iran, and the evolving strategic dynamics in Asia, particularly Japan's changing defense approach and China's assertive stance in the Asia-Pacific region.