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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...


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.

Rizqi Imaduddin
Mar 24, 20234 min read
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...


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...


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...


Yingxue Wu and Anniek Sienot
Feb 2, 20238 min read
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...


Pushkin Salunkhe
Jan 24, 20236 min read
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...


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...


Koen Donatz
Sep 3, 20227 min read
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...


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...


Quinlan Rijks
Mar 2, 20228 min read
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...


Krista Tammila
Feb 25, 20228 min read
“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...


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...


Koen Donatz
Oct 23, 20217 min read
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...

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...


Juliette Odolant
Aug 27, 202113 min read
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,...


Naletha Pangemanan
Aug 23, 20217 min read
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...


Veronica Burgstaller
Jul 6, 20215 min read
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...