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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