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In this press conference, Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis illuminates Switzerland's crucial role as a co-host of the 4th NSA meeting in Davos, shedding light on the nation's unwavering commitment to a just and enduring peace in Ukraine. The resonance of Switzerland's perspective and its sustained support for global peace is not merely a diplomatic gesture but a testament to the nation's dedication to fostering harmony in the face of complexity. As we navigate these discussions at #wef24, may the shared pursuit of lasting peace inspire collaborative endeavours and bring forth positive change on the international stage.

The revelation about the planned site has sparked alarm within the Biden administration because of Cuba’s proximity to the U.S. mainland. A Chinese base with advanced military and intelligence capabilities in the U.S.’s backyard could be an unprecedented new threat. Cuba is about 100 miles off the coast of Florida. Meanwhile, in Taiwan, about 100 miles off the coast5 of mainland China, there are three primary signal intelligence (SigInt) facilities in Taiwan. A joint venture with the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) and the U.S. military. Additionally, the U.S. has approved the potential sale of $619 million in new weapons to Taiwan, including missiles for its F-16 fleet, which the U.S. provided previously.  One wonders who is the aggressor here? Is the U.S. itching for conflict?

States are increasingly focused on security and the age-old diplomatic instruments to achieve it. Here are five of our most noteworthy articles on alliances and power blocs from 2023:

⚡️ Summary: China's relentless pursuit of war becomes apparent as they execute Operation Joint Fire-Strike, sever undersea fiber-optic cables between Taiwan and Matsu Island, and plan to cut off vital services in Taiwan. Li Yi's speech emphasizes the military's intention to overpower Taiwan and maintain control over liberated areas. The challenging geographical features of the Taiwan Strait pose additional obstacles. China takes proactive measures, including enacting necessary laws and safeguarding against anticipated U.S. sanctions, indicating their determination to annex Taiwan in the near future.

China and Cuba have reached a secret agreement for China to establish an electronic eavesdropping facility on the island, in a brash new geopolitical challenge by Beijing to the U.S., according to U.S. officials familiar with highly classified intelligence. An eavesdropping facility in Cuba, roughly 100 miles from Florida, would allow Chinese intelligence services to scoop up electronic communications throughout the southeastern U.S., where many military bases are located, and monitor U.S. ship traffic. Officials familiar with the matter said that China has agreed to pay cash-strapped Cuba several billion dollars to allow it to build the eavesdropping station, and that the two countries had reached an agreement in principle. https://lnkd.in/gm-yWRXN

In a new paper for the Australian Feminist Foreign Policy Coalition, Christine Agius, Annika Bergman Rosamond, Professor Toni Haastrup and Dr Katharine A. M. Wright explore the contradictions and tensions that emerge in the framing of national security threats and whether there are opportunities for more inclusive peace and security as promoted by the principles of feminist-informed foreign policy - using Australia's engagement with AUKUS and NATO as starting points. Read the full paper at https://loom.ly/Iwn8Oso #AFFPC #FFP #AusFFP #FeministForeignPolicy

STAGING THE WAR 1) Claim back the empire before invasion. Hitler gave many interviews to the "journalists" of the time on his vision of Greater Germany empire (going back to Charlemagne) It started in 1923 https://lnkd.in/eW6TPSwa culminating before the war when his troops started to move towards the border of Austria. 2) Intensify the propaganda machine. The modern machine is going full speed. I am myself surprised by the number of "intellectuals" who have come forward on the net to ask us to "listen" to a "good" interviews where two rational men quietly discuss the issue. 3) Start with a clear warning "Russia puts Estonia prime minister on wanted list for destroying Soviet monuments" This one came one day after Estonia's Foreign Intelligence Service said "Russia is preparing for a military confrontation with the West within the next decade and could be deterred by a counter buildup of armed forces. " The following report makes an interesting reading https://lnkd.in/eBM8yacZ

China's Strategy of Political Warfare China is conducting an unprecedented campaign below the threshold of armed conflict to expand the influence of the Chinese Communist Party and weaken the United States and its partners. This campaign involves sophisticated Chinese espionage activities, offensive cyber operations, disinformation on social media platforms, economic coercion, and influence operations targeting companies, universities, and other organizations. The scale of China’s actions in the United States is unparalleled. This report offers one of the most comprehensive analyses to date of Chinese political warfare activities and examines China’s main actions, primary goals, and options for the United States and its partners. #asia #china #cybersecurity #defense #security #defense #strategy #capabilities #economics #geopolitics #internationalsecurity #MaritimeIssues #oceans #intelligence #ntelligence, #Surveillance #Privacy #militarytechnology #artificialintelligence #technology #innovation #datagovernance #transnational #threats #intellectualproperty #defenseindustry #defense #defence #defenceindustry #usa #nato #fvey #dei

The likelihood China will attack Taiwan in the next decade is high and will continue to be so, unless Taipei and Washington take urgent steps to restore deterrence across the Taiwan Strait. Check out more here > https://lnkd.in/eeUSeunS

Important scoop from Warren Strobel and Gordon Lubold: China and Cuba have reached a secret agreement for China to establish an electronic eavesdropping facility on the island, in a brash new geopolitical challenge by Beijing to the U.S., according to U.S. officials familiar with highly classified intelligence. An eavesdropping facility in Cuba, roughly 100 miles from Florida, would allow Chinese intelligence services to scoop up electronic communications throughout the southeastern U.S., where many military bases are located, and monitor U.S. ship traffic. Officials familiar with the matter said that China has agreed to pay cash-strapped Cuba several billion dollars to allow it to build the eavesdropping station, and that the two countries had reached an agreement in principle. https://lnkd.in/gmgvGRGk