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The European Values Center for Security Policy is a non-governmental, non-partisan institute defending freedom and sovereignty.

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European Values Center for Security Policy @europeanvalues.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Today, we celebrate Gaecheonjeol, National Foundation Day of Korea 🇰🇷✨ A day honouring Korea’s history, culture, and heritage.
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European Values Center for Security Policy @europeanvalues.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
On September 29–30, 1938, Germany, Italy, Britain and France met in Munich to decide the fate of Czechoslovakia. No Czechoslovak representative was allowed to take part in the negotiations. In March 1939, Germany occupied the Czech lands, and six months later, invaded Poland (1/2)
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European Values Center for Security Policy @europeanvalues.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
🇯🇵🇨🇳 On September 29, 1972, Japan and the People’s Republic of China formally established diplomatic relations. The signed joint communique ended more than two decades without official Japan-PRC ties.
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European Values Center for Security Policy @europeanvalues.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
🖌: From Aid to Partnership: Japan’s Growing Role in Ukraine ➡️ medium.com/@evc_5345/fr... #Japan #Ukraine #security #diplomacy #defense
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From Aid to Partnership: Japan’s Growing Role in Ukraine
Addressing Ukraine’s parliament, Japan’s lower house speaker expressed support for the Ukrainian people, while also condemning Russia’s…
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European Values Center for Security Policy @europeanvalues.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
🇨🇿 Yesterday, Czechia celebrated Czech Statehood Day and the legacy of St. Wenceslas. ⛪ Wenceslas helped establish the church which would eventually develop into today’s St. Vitus Cathedral. Already by the end of the 10th century, he was revered as a saint and protector of the Czech lands. (1/2)
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European Values Center for Security Policy @europeanvalues.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
🌕🥮🏮 The Mid-Autumn Festival is an important occasion for family gatherings across East Asia. The full moon’s round shape symbolizes unity and togetherness, making this traditional harvest festival a time to express gratitude. 🇹🇼Taiwan celebrates with barbecue, mooncakes and pomelos.
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European Values Center for Security Policy @europeanvalues.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
📚 This September holiday reaches far beyond Taiwan. Communities all across East Asia hold commemorations and honor the philosopher and his legacy.
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European Values Center for Security Policy @europeanvalues.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
🍂 We continue our string of autumn festivities in the Indo-Pacific, this time in South Korea! 🇰🇷 🌕 Chuseok, meaning “Autumn Eve,” is a three-day harvest festival celebrated according to the Korean lunar calendar. This year, festivities run from September 24–26, right around the autumnal equinox. 🌾🥮
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European Values Center for Security Policy @europeanvalues.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
🖌: The first leader-level meeting between South Korea and Central Asian Nations🇰🇷🗺️ The presidents of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan attended a Korea-Central Asia Summit in Seoul. The result of the summit is the Seoul Declaration. ➡️ medium.com/@evc_5345/th...
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The first leader-level meeting between South Korea and Central Asian Nations
The presidents of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan attended a Korea-Central Asia Summit in Seoul. The result…
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European Values Center for Security Policy @europeanvalues.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
What happens when Beijing🇨🇳 squeezes Taiwan🇹🇼 while Moscow 🇷🇺 escalates in Europe🇪🇺?   ➡️A closed-door EVC & @fnfreiheit.bsky.social l exercise in December 2025 revealed some key democratic gaps. Read the full report: europeanvalues.cz/wp-content/u...
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European Values Center for Security Policy @europeanvalues.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
🇯🇵 Today, Japan celebrates Shūbun no Hi (秋分の日): a day to welcome autumn, honor those who came before us, and reflect on the changing seasons. We are wishing everyone who celebrates a meaningful Autumnal Equinox Day. 🍂
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European Values Center for Security Policy @europeanvalues.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
🖌: Regionalism Under Pressure at the 2026 Pacific Islands Forum ➡️ europeanvalues.substack.com/p/regionalis... #PacificIslandsForum2026 #PIF
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Regionalism Under Pressure at the 2026 Pacific Islands Forum
The PMs of Fiji, Solomon Islands, Samoa and Vanuatu pulled out of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) shortly before its opening. The Forum was already facing growing pressure from external powers.
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European Values Center for Security Policy @europeanvalues.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
🖌: Children of Dictators Fight for the Philippines. Fate of VP Sara Duterte Will Affect both U.S. and China ➡️ medium.com/@evc_5345/ch... #Philippines #internationalRelations #politics #china #usa
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Children of Dictators Fight for the Philippines.
In the Philippines, the country’s two most powerful political dynasties are pitted against each other. The feud between these family clans…
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European Values Center for Security Policy @europeanvalues.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
🖌: The Importance of Being V4+Japan: Why This Format Matters More Than Ever ➡️ medium.com/@evc_5345/th... ——————————— 🇨🇿🖌: Jak je důležité míti V4 plus Japonsko aneb proč na tomto formátu záleží více než kdy dřív? ➡️ medium.seznam.cz/clanek/evrop... #Japan #V4 #V4+Japan #Czechia #Slovakia
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The Importance of Being V4+Japan: Why This Format Matters More Than Ever
Representatives from the V4 and Japan met for the first time in five years to discuss how to respond to current challenges, strengthen…
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European Values Center for Security Policy @europeanvalues.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
75 years ago on September 8, 1951, the Treaty of San Francisco officially ended WWII in the Pacific, restoring Japan's sovereignty and reshaping the postwar order in East Asia. However, its fault lines are still visible today. 👉 Swipe to find out more.
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European Values Center for Security Policy @europeanvalues.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
🇹🇼 Although not usually a national holiday, this year’s Armed Forces Day has already been marked by President William Lai, who announced that all military personnel can expect a 4% pay rise next year. 🪖 Join us in celebrating the men and women who help keep Taiwan safe, open and democratic. 🇹🇼🛡️
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European Values Center for Security Policy @europeanvalues.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
🕊️🌏 81 years ago, the Second World War finally came to an end in Asia. In Japan, officers attempted to prevent the surrender itself, while in China, the defeat of Japan opened the way for renewed civil war between the Nationalists and Communists. 🇯🇵🇨🇳
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European Values Center for Security Policy @europeanvalues.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
🇨🇳💻 Jaké jsou největší kybernetické hrozby spojované s Čínou? Na to v další epizodě podcastu Zóna vlivu odpovídá kyberbezpečnostní expert a analytik Michal Thim.🇨🇿⬇️
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European Values Center for Security Policy @europeanvalues.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
🇭🇰 Today, we remember the faces of Hong Kong’s Umbrella Movement and the anniversary of a defining moment in gradual erosion of the city’s democracy by the hand of the Chinese Communist Party. (1/2)
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European Values Center for Security Policy @europeanvalues.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
🖌: Taiwan’s Drone Gamble: Defense Budgets, Asymmetric Warfare, and Lessons from Ukraine ➡️ medium.com/@evc_5345/ta... #drones #defensespending #Taiwan #UnitedStates
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Taiwan’s Drone Gamble: Defense Budgets, Asymmetric Warfare, and Lessons from Ukraine
Taiwan’s opposition-controlled Legislative Yuan approved the government’s 2026 budget on August 14, authorizing $93 billion in…
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European Values Center for Security Policy @europeanvalues.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
👻🏮 Today we celebrate the Ghost Festival, which takes place on the 15th day of the 7th lunar month across Chinese communities. Rooted in centuries of Taoist and Buddhist tradition, it's a day dedicated to remembrance, ancestry, and compassion for the restless dead.
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European Values Center for Security Policy @europeanvalues.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
🖌: Russia Looks East, Japan Protests Vladimir Putin’s visit to Iturup Island, which is the subject to a territorial dispute between Tokyo and Moscow, sparked a new diplomatic crisis between Japan and the Russian Federation. ➡️ medium.com/@evc_5345/ru...
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Russia Looks East, Japan Protests
Vladimir Putin’s visit to Iturup Island, which is the subject to a territorial dispute between Tokyo and Moscow, sparked a new diplomatic…
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European Values Center for Security Policy @europeanvalues.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
🖌: Zhu Rongji’s Death and China’s Nostalgia for the Reform Era China bid farewell to Zhu Rongji (朱镕基), one of its most influential economic reformers. Public expressions of grief were closely monitored. ➡️ medium.com/@evc_5345/zh...
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Zhu Rongji’s Death and China’s Nostalgia for the Reform Era
China bid farewell to Zhu Rongji (朱镕基), one of its most influential economic reformers. Public expressions of grief were closely monitored…
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European Values Center for Security Policy @europeanvalues.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
🇨🇿 58 years ago today, Soviet-led Warsaw Pact forces rolled into Prague, bringing the Prague Spring to an abrupt end. The events of 1968 remain a defining moment in Czech history, and a reminder of the importance of sovereignty, freedom and the right of nations to determine their own future.
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European Values Center for Security Policy @europeanvalues.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
🇫🇷🇹🇼 EVC Taiwan Office hosted a working breakfast with Dr. Paco Milhiet on Taiwan’s place in France’s Indo-Pacific strategy and how France’s approach connects with wider European cooperation with Taiwan. 🌏
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European Values Center for Security Policy @europeanvalues.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
🖌: For decades, U.S. support for Taiwan has been premised on strategic ambiguity. Now, the USA and Taiwan publicly announced that their coast guards recently conducted a joint maritime exercise. ➡️ medium.com/@evc_5345/fr...
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From Quiet Coordination to Visible Deterrence: U.S.–Taiwan Coast Guard Cooperation
For decades, U.S. support for Taiwan has been premised on strategic ambiguity. Now, the USA and Taiwan publicly announced that their coast…
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European Values Center for Security Policy @europeanvalues.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
🏮 Obon is one of Japan's most important traditional holidays. It is usually celebrated from August 13–16, although some regions observe it in mid-July due to differences between the traditional lunar and modern solar calendars.
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European Values Center for Security Policy @europeanvalues.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
🖌: The Japanese Ministry of Defense has released its 2026 Defense White Paper. The current security environment is described in the report as the most critical since World War II. ➡️ medium.com/@evc_5345/ne... #Japan #security #defense #WhitePaper #drones #IndoPacific #Europe
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New Volume, Global Story: Japan’s 2026 Defense White Paper
The Japanese Ministry of Defense has released its 2026 Defense White Paper. The current security environment is described in the report as…
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European Values Center for Security Policy @europeanvalues.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
🖌: Taiwan launched its annual Han Kuang military exercise, this year training also for crisis beyond the battlefield. The exercise comes amid sustained military pressure from China. ➡️ medium.com/@evc_5345/ha... #HanKuang #WholeSocietyResilience #CivilDefense #taiwan
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Han Kuang: Expanding Taiwan’s Defense Preparedness Beyond the Battlefield
Taiwan launched its annual military exercise, this year training also for crisis beyond the battlefield. The exercise comes amid sustained…
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European Values Center for Security Policy @europeanvalues.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
🏔️ Today, the people of Japan celebrate their mountains. Mountains cover nearly 80% of the country's land area. As a result, they have played an important role in Japan's culture, history, and spiritual traditions. Mountain Day (山の日) became a national public holiday relatively recently. ⛩️
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European Values Center for Security Policy @europeanvalues.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Eighty-one years ago this week, the world witnessed the first--and only--use of nuclear weapons in warfare. 🕊️ We pause to reflect on the human cost of nuclear warfare , and on the resilience of those who survived and rebuilt in the decades that followed.
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European Values Center for Security Policy @europeanvalues.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
📚 Amplifying Uyghur Voices, Addressing Transnational Repression: EVC Taiwan Office Hosts Gulchehra Hoja Our discussion co-hosted with @rsf.org explored actionable ideas for preserving Uyghur voices and culture amid #China's transnational repression and attacks on press freedom.
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European Values Center for Security Policy @europeanvalues.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
🖌: Papua New Guinea has ordered Taiwan’s office in Port Moresby to close, framing the move as compliance with the country’s “one-China policy.” ➡️ medium.com/@evc_5345/la... #Taiwan #PapuaNewGuinea #PacificIslands #security #influence
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Lawfare in Port Moresby, Strategy in the Blue Pacific
Papua New Guinea has ordered Taiwan’s office in Port Moresby to close, framing the move as compliance with the country’s “one-China…
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European Values Center for Security Policy @europeanvalues.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
On August 2 in 2022, U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived in Taiwan, becoming the first sitting Speaker to visit the island in 25 years. Beijing strongly condemned the visit, warning of "serious consequences." #Taiwan #NancyPelosi #China #IndoPacific #Democracy #CrossStrait #Geopolitics
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European Values Center for Security Policy @europeanvalues.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
On August 1, Taiwan marks Indigenous Peoples' Day, commemorating the official recognition of the country's Indigenous Peoples and honoring Taiwan's rich Austronesian heritage #IndigenousPeoplesDay #Taiwan #Austronesian #DemocraticResilience #IndigenousRights
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European Values Center for Security Policy @europeanvalues.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
🎙Karel Řehka dorazil k nám do studia pár dní poté, co skončil v čele Generálního štábu AČR. Otevřeně mluví o aktuální bezpečnostní situaci, (ne)ochotě investovat do obrany, proměněné roli Číny ve světě i o tom, jak vypadají zahraniční mise z pohledu vojáka.⬇️
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European Values Center for Security Policy @europeanvalues.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
🌏 Building on our Chasing Convergence report, the EVC Taiwan Office continues advancing dialogue on the EU's #GlobalGateway through expert discussions and the China in the World Summit. 🤝 Strengthening EU–Taiwan cooperation for a more resilient Indo-Pacific.
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European Values Center for Security Policy @europeanvalues.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
🖌: Diplomatic Reset or Trap? Hostage Diplomacy Shadows Czech-China Talks🇨🇳🇨🇿 ➡️ medium.com/@evc_5345/di... #hostagediplomacy #China #Czechia
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Diplomatic Reset or Trap? Hostage Diplomacy Shadows Czech-China Talks
The speaker of the Czech Parliament traveled to China with an agenda focused heavily on the travel industry. Instead, he was confronted…
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European Values Center for Security Policy @europeanvalues.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
🕊️ Today marks 73 years since the Korean War Armistice was signed. We reflect on the legacy of a conflict that reshaped the Korean Peninsula and continues to influence regional and global security
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European Values Center for Security Policy @europeanvalues.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Join us in celebrating Japan's Marine Day (海の日, Umi no Hi), a national holiday dedicated to the sea. 🇯🇵 Japan is the only country in the world with a national public holiday dedicated to the ocean. It gives thanks for the blessings of the ocean and celebrates Japan’s maritime heritage. 🌊🐚⛵
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European Values Center for Security Policy @europeanvalues.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
🖌: Australia and Fiji have recently signed two agreements that could reshape Pacific security. Hours after the signing one of them, China launched a nuclear-capable ballistic missile into the South Pacific. ➡️ medium.com/@evc_5345/oc...
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Ocean of Peace: Fiji’s Strategic Autonomy and China’s Pacific Miscalculation
Australia and Fiji have recently signed two agreements that could reshape Pacific security. Hours after the signing one of them, China…
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European Values Center for Security Policy @europeanvalues.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
🖌: Ukraine May Be Just the Beginning: Why NATO Needs the Indo-Pacific ➡️ medium.com/@evc_5345/uk... #NATO #Summit #Japan #IP4 #SouthKorea #Australia #NewZealand
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Ukraine May Be Just the Beginning: Why NATO Needs the Indo-Pacific
The Ankara summit did not bring any fundamental developments regarding the alliance’s broader strategic direction. Instead, the most…
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European Values Center for Security Policy @europeanvalues.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
🖌: China’s Ethnic Unity Law as a Tool of Transnational Repression China’s Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress entered into force. The law has since drawn criticism from China analysts, Western governments, and human rights organizations. ➡️ medium.com/@evc_5345/ch...
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China’s Ethnic Unity Law as a Tool of Transnational Repression
China’s Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress entered into force. The law has since drawn criticism from China analysts, Western…
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European Values Center for Security Policy @europeanvalues.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
July 13th marks the anniversary of the death of Liu Xiaobo, a Chinese literary critic, human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate. On the anniversary of his passing, we reflect on the enduring significance of principled, non-violent advocacy🕊️
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European Values Center for Security Policy @europeanvalues.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
🎉 Congratulations to our interns Pamela and Miguel on receiving a Special Mention 🏅 at the 2026 NTU iNGO Academy Demo Day! 👏 Thank you for your hard work and dedication at the European Values Center Taiwan Office. We're proud of you and wish you every success ahead! 🌍✨
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Marcin Jerzewski 葉皓勤 @yehaoqin.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
What can Taiwan learn from elections in Busan? That ocean policy is never only about ports. My new Taipei Times piece argues that 🇹🇼 does not need a Polar Silk Road. It needs democratic maritime literacy: an Arctic strtgy linking science, security, and resilience. www.taipeitimes.com/News/editori...
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Busan’s Arctic lesson for Taiwan - Taipei Times
Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
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European Values Center for Security Policy @europeanvalues.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
🕊️ Today marks the 91st birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. For more than six decades, his influence has extended beyond religion to discussions on peacebuilding, democratic governance, human rights, and intercultural dialogue. Swipe through to learn more
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European Values Center for Security Policy @europeanvalues.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
This year, July 4 marks 250 years of American independence. Swipe for a look back at the U.S. path to becoming a global superpower.
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European Values Center for Security Policy @europeanvalues.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
🖌: Taiwan and Paraguay announced a joint partnership to develop one of the world’s largest AI data center projects, hoping to meet rising global demand for computing power and clean energy. ➡️ medium.com/@evc_5345/ai... #Taiwan #Paraguay #cleanenergy #Ai #datacenters
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AI Diplomacy in Action: Taiwan–Paraguay’s “Yguazú Digital” Project
Taiwanese and Paraguayan heads of states announced a joint partnership to develop one of the world’s largest AI data center projects…
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European Values Center for Security Policy @europeanvalues.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
🖌: Despite the month of June being recognized as Pride Month, in China, even foreign entities face harassment by Chinese authorities for attempting to celebrate it. ➡️ medium.com/@evc_5345/ta... #China #HumanRights #LGBTQ #PrideMonth #Pride #FreedomToBe #MediaCensorship #Pinkwash
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Tarnished Pride and Tarnished Rights: China’s active crackdown on LGBTQ+
Despite the month of June being recognized as Pride Month, in China, even foreign entities face harassment by Chinese authorities for…
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