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 Relations

02:35 Czech Republic's Unique Position on China and Taiwan

05:27 The Impact of Czech Elections on Foreign Policy

08:10 US-Russia-China Dynamics and the Reverse Kissinger

11:16 China's Strategic Interests in Europe and Indo-Pacific

13:58 China's Military Assertiveness and Economic Engagement

16:56 Long-term Chinese Strategy and Global Alliances

23:48 The Cost of Alliances in Asia

26:15 The Impact of Ukraine on Indo-Pacific Security

29:05 Taiwan's Lessons from Ukraine

34:38 China's Strategic Options for Taiwan

43:08 Advice for European Leaders on Indo-Pacific Strategy

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