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The STEAR Digital Policy Journal

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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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.

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...

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...

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...

Changing Dynamics Of Energy: OPEC, Russia, And The Energy Crisis

Pushkin Salunkhe

Jan 24
6 min

Changing Dynamics Of Energy: OPEC, Russia, And The Energy Crisis

The article highlights the evolving situation in Europe and elsewhere in the aftermath of the Russian Invasion of Ukraine. Since the...

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...

Qatar: The Small Monarchy that Mastered the Art of Soft Power

Koen Donatz

Sep 3, 2022
7 min

Qatar: The Small Monarchy that Mastered the Art of Soft Power

According to Harvard professor Joseph Nye, there are two forms of power. First, there is the power of the gun and the purse, in other...

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...

Ukraine-Russia: What It Might Mean for China, Taiwan and the Indo-Pacific

Quinlan Rijks

Mar 2, 2022
8 min

Ukraine-Russia: What It Might Mean for China, Taiwan and the Indo-Pacific

Disclaimer: sources used for this article contain information published up until the 1st of March, 2022 (the moment of writing). All...

“Dare More Progress” - The Sino-German Paradigm Shift under Germany's New Coalition Government

Krista Tammila

Feb 25, 2022
8 min

“Dare More Progress” - The Sino-German Paradigm Shift under Germany's New Coalition Government

Introduction The introduction of a new government is an exciting time for many internationally and nationally. Not only does it bring...

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...

Koen Donatz

Oct 23, 2021
7 min

China's Wolf-Warrior Diplomacy

In the days of Deng Xiaoping, the maintenance of a low profile was the cornerstone of China's diplomacy; there was even a specific...

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 Afghanistan Power Vacuum: A Re-calibration of Chinese Foreign Policy

Juliette Odolant

Aug 27, 2021
13 min

The Afghanistan Power Vacuum: A Re-calibration of Chinese Foreign Policy

Across the globe, all eyes are fixed on Afghanistan. Following the withdrawal of US and coalition military forces from Afghan territory,...

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...

Promoting Climate Action in Eastern Europe and Central Asia: Interview with Olha Boiko

Veronica Burgstaller

Jul 6, 2021
5 min

Promoting Climate Action in Eastern Europe and Central Asia: Interview with Olha Boiko

CAN – short for Climate Action Network – brings together civil society organizations to cooperate collectively on climate issues. This...

The South China Sea Disputes: A Brief Introduction in International Law

Kerem Cankılıç

Apr 17, 2021
5 min

The South China Sea Disputes: A Brief Introduction in International Law

Recent developments in the South China Sea implore us to examine the situation from both a legal perspective and an international...

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