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Brendan Toh & Leanne Chee
Feb 16, 20249 min read
COP28 & Carbon Colonialism: Article 6 of the Paris Agreement and the Challenge of Equitable Climate Action
Source: COP28 / Anthony Fleyhan via World Meteorological Organisation Introduction As the world's nations convened at COP28, the...


Siwat Varnakomola
Aug 14, 20238 min read
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...

Siwat Varnakomola
Jun 28, 202311 min read
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...


Moksha Pillai
May 24, 20238 min read
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...


Sophie Zwick
May 16, 20236 min read
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...


Pushkin Salunkhe
May 10, 20237 min read
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.


Siwat Varnakomola
Apr 19, 202312 min read
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.


Tom Abram
Apr 12, 20236 min read
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...


Siwat Varnakomola
Mar 16, 20239 min read
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...


Siwat Varnakomola
Feb 26, 20237 min read
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...


Pushkin Salunkhe
Feb 20, 20237 min read
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...


Siwat Varnakomola
Feb 5, 20238 min read
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...


Koen Donatz
Jan 27, 202310 min read
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....


Siwat Varnakomola
Dec 17, 20228 min read
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...


Anniek Sienot
Nov 12, 20227 min read
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...


Daniel Tafelski
Jul 12, 20225 min read
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...


James Balzer
Apr 1, 20228 min read
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...


Elisa Lenker
Jan 28, 20228 min read
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...

Stewart Knights
Oct 5, 20216 min read
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...


Anna Oliwia Wierzbicka
Sep 14, 20215 min read
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...