https://www.scmp.com/rss/519670/feed See Wei Ming is a master’s graduate in European studies from the Asia-Europe Institute, University of Malaya, with experience in European diplomatic services in Malaysia. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com A tectonic shift is reshaping global power dynamics as the US redeploys strength from Europe and the Middle East to East Asia, confronting a resurgent China seeking to reclaim its historical status. As the Ukraine war edges toward a frozen conflict, Washington is gaining latitude to redirect assets and attention from European commitments to counter Beijing’s growing influence. Elbridge Colby, US President Donald Trump’s nominee for a senior defence role, crystallised this urgency in a Wall... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3299632/how-trumps-handling-ukraine-war-could-shake-indo-pacific?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3299632/how-trumps-handling-ukraine-war-could-shake-indo-pacific?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Feb 2025 12:30:08 +0000 Citing strategic convergence, European powers have been ramping up their military presence in the Indo-Pacific region in recent years. In 2021, three traditional European heavyweights, Britain, France and Germany, sent naval assets including a carrier strike group to East Asia. This trend continues with recent developments such as Japan’s joint air drills with Germany, Spain, France and Italy, and advances in the Global Combat Air Programme involving Japan, Britain and Italy. Another pillar of... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3276976/what-lies-root-europes-strategic-pivot-asia?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3276976/what-lies-root-europes-strategic-pivot-asia?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 03 Sep 2024 21:30:08 +0000