Jakub Janda 楊雅嚳
@_JakubJanda
Director @_EuropeanValues Center for Security Policy, Prague. Czech CyberCommand Reservist. Enemies: Russia, China Friends: NATO, EU, Ukraine, Taiwan. Views own
NEW CZECH PRESIDENT: QUICK INTRO Czechia elected @general_pavel as new President. 5 yr term starts on March 8. In 2018, retired from active duty as 4-star army general after leading Czech army & NATO Military Committee. The most internationally successful Czech soldier ever had
According to previously unseen highly SECRET files release today (22 Jul), in 1989, the UK Government began planning in the utmost secrecy for the mass evacuation of millions of people from Hong Kong ahead of handover to China. This was called 'The Armageddon Scenario'
I was honored to join @SecDef in his meeting with President Marcos of the Philippines at the Pentagon yesterday. The Philippines are a model ally. 1/
I was honored to welcome President Marcos to the Pentagon. The Philippines is a model ally, stepping up to modernize its Armed Forces, expand our joint exercises, and support increased rotations of U.S. forces and advanced capabilities—all of which reestablish deterrence in the…
🎙️ New episode out now 👉 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tai… 👈 🇹🇼 @yehaoqin breaks down what to expect from this week's EU-China summit – and what the EU can take from Taiwan's playbook against authoritarian influence.
Day 2 of the President visit to 🇯🇵stared in Himeji, famous for its UNESCO heritage beautiful castle. The sister “castle” agreement with Prague castle was successfully signed㊗️🥳!
I actually think this is real progress. The Commission has (I hope) recognized that it can no longer make do with pretend deals that offer the illusion of progress without resolving the very real underlying problem ... 1/
THE EUROPEAN DELEGATION EXPECTS TO REACH NO SUBSTANTIAL DEALS FROM THE CHINESE MEETING: EUROPEAN OFFICIAL EUROPE HOPES TO MAKE CLEAR WHAT IT WANTS BEIJING TO DO TO FIX UNSUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC RELATIONS AND REBALANCE TIES: EUROPEAN OFFCIAL
Přestane nejbohatší Čech sponzorovat ruskou válku proti Ukrajině? Jednu z největších západních společností v Rusku vlastní od letošního roku Daniel Křetínský a jeho obchodní partneři (@FilipZelenka3) respekt.cz/kontext/presta…
Today Parliament approved new laws (by 112 votes) allowing foreign government investors to own 15% of UK newspapers. Wrongheaded policy rushed through to try to facilitate the Telegraph acquisition. NO to 🇨🇳 state influence in 🇬🇧 media. @DavidAltonHL had it right 👇
A Chinese spy stole US missile blueprints. The files were reportedly clearly labelled as containing proprietary data valued at hundreds of millions of dollars. Chenguang Gong, a 59-year-old engineer, transferred more than 3,600 files from an unnamed... share.google/2PEuRJStarSSAO…
'Too many cloud users operate under the assumption that the provider alone is responsible for security; conversely, providers and users too often remain complacent, believing that the government will step in during a crisis,' writes @BassiJustin. aspistrategist.org.au/not-just-gover…
A chapter has closed in Estonian history. Ovid Avarmaa, the last surviving World War II resistance figure and operative of the Estonian National Committee—which fought against both Nazi and Soviet occupations—passed away in Montreal, Canada, at the age of 104.
Taiwan and the European Union share the same values of freedom and democracy, but both also face similar threats from “external infiltration”, President Lai Ching-te told visiting European lawmakers on July 22. straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia…
Taiwan is the 21st largest economy and produces 90% of the world’s advanced chips. I met with IMF leadership to make clear: Taiwan deserves a seat at the table—and the free world needs Taiwan at the IMF.
President Pavel arrived safe and sound at Osaka! 👍🇨🇿🇯🇵
EU enlargement requires real commitment from Brussels, otherwise candidates will simply drift away. We saw this in Georgia, and after today's announcements I am increasingly worried that we are seeing the same in Ukraine. More thoughts below 🔗👇
Ano, prezidentský šinkansen experience už proběhl. 🚄 Z Ósaky do Himedži za ani ne půl hodiny. Tohle mě nikdy nepřestane fascinovat. Nyní @prezidentpavel a celá delegace (stejně jako nevyspalí a zpocení novináři) míří do Hirošimy. Další fotky nahodím později, mám skluz.
Czech filmmakers documented three pro-Russian Czechs who doubted media reports on the war in Ukraine, taking them to the frontlines to see the reality. 🧵 1/7
They have been clear-eyed about what’s needed in this time and have stepped up in major ways to enable a strong collective defense. They’re showing the way for a strong and stable Asia-Pacific. 2/2
'At first, it may not be easy to see what’s afoot. The difference between China’s routine coercion of Taiwan and early signs of serious escalation to take control of the island may not be clear,' write Nathan Attrill and ASPI Defence Strategy Staff. aspistrategist.org.au/the-taiwan-sce…
Delighted to receive the @EP_Democracy delegation led by @NathalieLoiseau. #Europe & #Taiwan are far apart, but we share a mutual interest in tackling the challenges of authoritarian expansionism. Faced w/ gray zone tactics & #FIMI, Taiwan & Europe are #StrongerTogether. 🇹🇼🤝🇪🇺