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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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Germany’s first strategy paper on China: Only rhetoric or a real shift in Germany’s approach?

Ole Stark

Nov 17
6 min

Germany’s first strategy paper on China: Only rhetoric or a real shift in Germany’s approach?

Photo by Kiono on German Federal Foreign Office Introduction This article analyses if the assertive rhetoric of Germany’s first strategy...

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...

Resistance along the Silk Road: How the Belt and Road Initiative is Fuelling Anti-Chinese Sentiments

Siwat Varnakomola

Jul 25
9 min

Resistance along the Silk Road: How the Belt and Road Initiative is Fuelling Anti-Chinese Sentiments

The article discusses how the Belt and Road Initiative, particularly in Central Asia states- Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.

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...

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.

An “Ironclad Friendship”? Sino-Serbian Relations Amidst Global Pressure on Russia

Tom Abram & Jerome O’Mahony

Apr 26
8 min

An “Ironclad Friendship”? Sino-Serbian Relations Amidst Global Pressure on Russia

Balancing its European perspective, historical ties with Russia, and need for Chinese investments, Serbia has found itself strategically...

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...

Event Recap - STEAR at ASEAN Youth Economic Forum 2023

Rizqi Imaduddin

Mar 24
4 min

Event Recap - STEAR at ASEAN Youth Economic Forum 2023

Image Source: Rizqi Imaduddin STEAR participated in the ASEAN Youth Economic Forum (AYEF) 2023, organized by the ASEAN Youth Organization...

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...

Donor Competition in Africa: Comparing China and the EU’s Aid in Ethiopia

Yingxue Wu and Anniek Sienot

Feb 2
8 min

Donor Competition in Africa: Comparing China and the EU’s Aid in Ethiopia

Yingxue Wu and Anniek Sienot analyse the differing approaches of the EU and China regarding aid in Africa, focusing on the case study of...

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....

Taiwan-Africa Relations: Small Successes, Larger Uncertainty

Tom Abram

Jan 19
8 min

Taiwan-Africa Relations: Small Successes, Larger Uncertainty

Since the inception of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), there has been a riftt between the PRC and the Republic of China (RoC)- Taiwan.

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...

Global Gateway and the EU’s Desire for Strategic Autonomy

Florian Klumpp

Oct 26, 2022
8 min

Global Gateway and the EU’s Desire for Strategic Autonomy

In 2021, the European Commission announced “Global Gateway” as an alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative. While aiming towards...

Will the Yuan dethrone the Dollar? Not so fast

Samuel Ng

Oct 14, 2022
8 min

Will the Yuan dethrone the Dollar? Not so fast

Recent crises such as fears surrounding inflation, recession, and war, have led nations, institutions and individuals alike to seek out...

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