EPISODE · Apr 21, 2025 · 45 MIN
E05 Jakub Janda – Czech expert on the Indo-Pacific region
from Escalation with Gabrielius Landsbergis · host Gabrielius Landsbergis
Jakub Janda is a Czech political scientist and the Executive Director of the European Value Center for Security Policy. Based in Prague and now also active in Taipei, Jakub has been at the forefront of efforts to counter hybrid threats from authoritarian regimes, with a sharp focus on Russian and Chinese influence operations in Europe and beyond.00:00 Introduction to Czech Politics and Indo-Pacific Relations02:35 Czech Republic's Unique Position on China and Taiwan05:27 The Impact of Czech Elections on Foreign Policy08:10 US-Russia-China Dynamics and the Reverse Kissinger11:16 China's Strategic Interests in Europe and Indo-Pacific13:58 China's Military Assertiveness and Economic Engagement16:56 Long-term Chinese Strategy and Global Alliances23:48 The Cost of Alliances in Asia26:15 The Impact of Ukraine on Indo-Pacific Security29:05 Taiwan's Lessons from Ukraine34:38 China's Strategic Options for Taiwan43:08 Advice for European Leaders on Indo-Pacific StrategyJoin the mailing list: landsbergis.comFollow Gabrielius Landsbergis on social media: @glandsbergis
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Jakub Janda is a Czech political scientist and the Executive Director of the European Value Center for Security Policy. Based in Prague and now also active in Taipei, Jakub has been at the forefront of efforts to counter hybrid threats from authoritarian regimes, with a sharp focus on Russian and Chinese influence operations in Europe and beyond.00:00 Introduction to Czech Politics and Indo-Pacific Relations02:35 Czech Republic's Unique Position on China and Taiwan05:27 The Impact of Czech Elections on Foreign Policy08:10 US-Russia-China Dynamics and the Reverse Kissinger11:16 China's Strategic Interests in Europe and Indo-Pacific13:58 China's Military Assertiveness and Economic Engagement16:56 Long-term Chinese Strategy and Global Alliances23:48 The Cost of Alliances in Asia26:15 The Impact of Ukraine on Indo-Pacific Security29:05 Taiwan's Lessons from Ukraine34:38 China's Strategic Options for Taiwan43:08 Advice for European Leaders on Indo-Pacific StrategyJoin the mailing list: landsbergis.comFollow Gabrielius Landsbergis on social media: @glandsbergis
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