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Our Digital Policy Journal is the beating heart of STEAR, publishing articles on current affairs and foreign policy opinion pieces between 1,000-1,500 words in length. We are looking for original work, offering novel insights and taking a specific and well-argued standpoint that contributes to collaborative and fruitful discussion.

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A tangible hope: Imagining Thailand’s green development under the progressive-leaning government

Siwat Varnakomola

Aug 14
8 min

A tangible hope: Imagining Thailand’s green development under the progressive-leaning government

Photo by Ragnar Vorel on Unsplash Introduction Thailand now stands at a critical juncture in its pursuit of sustainable development. Over...

Thailand’s ticking time bomb: The slow violence of air pollution

Siwat Varnakomola

Jun 28
11 min

Thailand’s ticking time bomb: The slow violence of air pollution

Air pollution is one of Thailand’s most persistent problems, posing a severe threat to the country's economy and public health. While the...

The Butterfly Effect of Small Power Diplomacy: Pacific Islands as Agenda Setters in the Indo-Pacific

Moksha Pillai

May 24
8 min

The Butterfly Effect of Small Power Diplomacy: Pacific Islands as Agenda Setters in the Indo-Pacific

The Pacific Island Forum was established to provide a common space for its members to achieve their shared goals. However, the effort is...

UN Water Conference 2023: Reigning in the New Decade of International Water Governance?

Sophie Zwick

May 17
6 min

UN Water Conference 2023: Reigning in the New Decade of International Water Governance?

Hailed as a success by the United Nations, the 2023 UN Water Conference has come under fire for failing to introduce binding agreements...

Bridging the Gap: India- UAE- France Trilateral Initiative and Gains for India

Pushkin Salunkhe

May 10
7 min

Bridging the Gap: India- UAE- France Trilateral Initiative and Gains for India

The article highlights the significance of the Trilateral Initiative between the UAE, France and India.

One Planet, One Mission: Forging EU-China Cooperation for a Greener Future

Siwat Varnakomola

Apr 19
12 min

One Planet, One Mission: Forging EU-China Cooperation for a Greener Future

The article provides a comprehensive analysis of the prospects that can come in the way of EU-China collaboration over climate change.

Connecting Taiwan to Eurasia: The Role of Paradiplomacy

Tom Abram

Apr 12
6 min

Connecting Taiwan to Eurasia: The Role of Paradiplomacy

In an effort to combat diplomatic isolation, Taiwan has admittedly adopted a number of creative initiatives. Among the most successful...

The Lion City Goes North: Unpacking Singapore’s Growing Participation at the North Pole

Siwat Varnakomola

Mar 16
9 min

The Lion City Goes North: Unpacking Singapore’s Growing Participation at the North Pole

The Arctic is steadily becoming the epicentre of development and trade opportunities, but also a hotbed for conflicting interests. In...

China’s Policies towards the Mekong Region and the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence.

Siwat Varnakomola

Feb 26
7 min

China’s Policies towards the Mekong Region and the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence.

China’s Five Principles of Peaceful Co-existence have been vaunted as the cornerstone of China’s successful foreign policy. However, how...

The Lesser-Known COP: Why COP15 is Important

Pushkin Salunkhe

Feb 20
7 min

The Lesser-Known COP: Why COP15 is Important

Climate change continues to ravage the Earth’s biodiversity while little progress has been made so far in terms of environmental...

Religiosity embedded: Taoism, a Cultural Micro-Foundation for China’s Multi-Layered Eco-Development

Siwat Varnakomola

Feb 5
8 min

Religiosity embedded: Taoism, a Cultural Micro-Foundation for China’s Multi-Layered Eco-Development

Introduction Taoism (or Daoism) is a Chinese ancient philosophy which holds an all-encompassing, interconnected, and comprehensive...

23 Eurasian Politicians to Watch in 2023

Koen Donatz

Jan 27
10 min

23 Eurasian Politicians to Watch in 2023

In this annual review, Koen Donatz identifies 23 Eurasian politicians who are set to make their mark across the Eurasian sphere in 2023....

Hidden behind COP27: Colonialism in the Guise of Green Development?

Siwat Varnakomola

Dec 17, 2022
8 min

Hidden behind COP27: Colonialism in the Guise of Green Development?

Climate change has forced countries to adopt a wide range of policies and has ushered in a new era of multilateralism. However, does this...

Bali G20 summit and COP27 in Egypt: Geopolitics meets Climate Diplomacy

Anniek Sienot

Nov 12, 2022
7 min

Bali G20 summit and COP27 in Egypt: Geopolitics meets Climate Diplomacy

The article speculates how the climate crisis has engulfed the world with evident examples of climate disasters in Pakistan, China in...

Recap: Europe-Asia Relations in 2022: Reflections and Predictions

Daniel Tafelski

Jul 12, 2022
5 min

Recap: Europe-Asia Relations in 2022: Reflections and Predictions

As we reach the halfway point of 2022, STEAR had the opportunity to evaluate events spanning the last 6 months, and review what this may...

Agile Governance for a Resilient World: A Critique of Traditional Governance in a VUCA Era

James Balzer

Apr 1, 2022
8 min

Agile Governance for a Resilient World: A Critique of Traditional Governance in a VUCA Era

Monocentrism in a VUCA Era "We enter the next decade with interest rates at 5,000-year lows, the largest asset bubble in history, a...

EU Global Gateway: A Challenge To The Chinese Belt And Road Initiative?

Elisa Lenker

Jan 28, 2022
8 min

EU Global Gateway: A Challenge To The Chinese Belt And Road Initiative?

President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen just announced the launch of Global Gateway, an EU plan for major investment...

Chinese-British Cooperation for a Green Economy - Fostering a Sensible Strategic Understanding

Stewart Knights

Oct 5, 2021
6 min

Chinese-British Cooperation for a Green Economy - Fostering a Sensible Strategic Understanding

“China and the UK should foster a sensible strategic understanding of each other. China is not a challenge, threat or rival. The UK side...

Fighting for a Better Tomorrow: Insights from the Himalayas

Anna Oliwia Wierzbicka

Sep 14, 2021
5 min

Fighting for a Better Tomorrow: Insights from the Himalayas

In the face of climate change and natural disasters, more and more countries and societies are taking steps to reduce greenhouse gas...

The 2021 "Build Back Better World" G7 Summit: Global Recovery or Power Rivalry?

Naletha Pangemanan

Aug 23, 2021
7 min

The 2021 "Build Back Better World" G7 Summit: Global Recovery or Power Rivalry?

The COVID-19 pandemic has been present among us for almost two years since its outbreak in 2019, resulting in over 200 million cases...

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