#188 Joanna Siekiera on China

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Apr 23, 2024

Dr. Joanna Siekiera discusses China's global integration from a legal perspective, highlighting the country's strategic tactics, including vessel deployment and international law misuse. The podcast also explores Europe's varied perceptions of China, contrasting economic partnerships with security concerns. Reflective closure encourages students to research actions' underlying reasons for a deeper understanding.

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ANECDOTE

Chinese Presence in Oceania

Joanna Siekiera sailed across Oceania and observed only Chinese vessels.
These vessels claimed to be fishing, despite overfished areas, hinting at alternative motives.

ANECDOTE

China's Pacific Influence

China bribes politicians in underdeveloped countries like the Solomon Islands.
This led to a Chinese military base in the Pacific, threatening Taiwan and regional influence.

INSIGHT

Reactive World

The world often reacts to geopolitical events only after something significant happens.
This delayed response is exemplified by the situation with Russia and Ukraine.

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The Cognitive Crucible is a forum that presents different perspectives and emerging thought leadership related to the information environment. The opinions expressed by guests are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views of or endorsement by the Information Professionals Association.

During this episode, Dr. Joanna Siekiera discusses how China is integrating itself into global affairs from a lawfare perspective.

Research Question: Joanna Siekiera suggests an interested student ask: “Why”? Students should always start research from this question as it will help you understand who is benefiting from certain actions and omissions. In which domain are they benefiting? What are the true interests? And who is paying for all of that? We must stay pragmatic in order to see the true, not anticipatory research outcomes.

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Guest Bio: Joanna Siekiera is an international lawyer, legal advisor, Doctor of Public Policy. She is a fellow at the Marine Corps University and NATO Maritime Security Center of Excellence in Türkiye. Her areas of expertise are law of armed conflict (lawfare, legal culture in armed conflict, NATO legal framework) and the Indo-Pacific region, and Pacific law.

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