Myanmar’s Natural Resources: Blessing or Curse? Published: 11 December 2013 Myanmar’s progress since the 2010 general elections has been astounding, with political transition greatly encouraging citizens and international diplomatic and investment communities. The diplomatic climate for Myanmar has changed dramatically as a result and sanctions have been eased progressively. By David Allen and Rainer Einzenberger
The 2024 Indian Election: A New Political Landscape Unfolds Published: 12 June 2024 Analysis On June 4, the 18th national parliamentary elections took place in India. Almost one billion voters were called upon to vote. As expected, incumbent Narendra Modi was re-elected as Prime Minister. Yet, the cards were reshuffled. By Jochen Luckscheiter , Shalini Yog Shah and Mirza Zulfiqur Rahman, PhD
India Votes 2024: Debates, Moods and Context Published: 8 April 2024 Article As India, the world’s largest democracy, heads towards its 2024 general elections, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) under the leadership of Narendra Modi seeks another five year term amidst collective mobilisation by opposition forces. By Dr Kaustubh Deka
Vietnam: The Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) has high political costs Published: 10 March 2024 Analysis The purpose of Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETPs) is to decarbonize energy systems in emerging countries. In Vietnam, the partnership is ambitious but underfunded, unjust, and riddled with high political costs. By Dr. Jörg Wischermann
Working conditions of local civil society in Afghanistan Published: 22 February 2024 Analysis Since the Taliban takeover in August 2021, the landscape of Afghan civil society has dramatically changed. Understanding these conditions and constraints is crucial for external actors, especially as they attempt to engage with local organizations. By Hamzah
Reflection: 30 years of women in Cambodian politics Published: 20 December 2023 Analysis The results of the July 2023 elections show that Cambodia is far from achieving its stated vision of gender equality and equitable political participation for women. A reflection. By Kann Vicheika
Unraveling the Just Energy Transition ‘Partnerships’ in ASEAN Countries Published: 24 July 2023 Analysis As Indonesia and Vietnam start on their respective JET-P journeys, funding is pivotal in determining the nature of ‘partnership’ in just energy transition. By Andri Prasetiyo
Book: Current Electoral Processes in Southeast Asia. Regional Learnings Published: 16 November 2023 Book Six experts from different asian countries discuss the issues, consequences and expactations of elections in Southeast asia.
The Indian Presidency of G20 Published: 30 November 2022 Background Towards sustainable development needs of the Global South and dialogue on pending macro issues. By Anuradha Chenoy
Proposed EU-India FTA Published: 7 June 2023 Analysis Negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA) between the European Union (EU) and India have restarted in July 2022. India, in particular, has recently increased the scale of its engagement in FTAs with several developed countries and has responded to EU’s multiple calls to rekindle the moribund FTA after a hiatus of nearly nine years. By Ranja Sengupta