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

Yingxue Wu and Anniek Sienot

3 days ago
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...

Reconceptualising Political Participation in Japan - Intersections of Political and Rap Worlds

Ella Eagle Davies

Oct 21, 2022
9 min

Reconceptualising Political Participation in Japan - Intersections of Political and Rap Worlds

The question of widespread political apathy within Japanese civil society is one that permeates much of the scholarship that seeks to...

The Secret of Taiwanese Sect Yiguandao’s Success in Indonesia

Imogen Parsley

Sep 24, 2022
5 min

The Secret of Taiwanese Sect Yiguandao’s Success in Indonesia

Names have been changed upon request of anonymity. 6 months ago, I encountered ‘Yiguandao’, a Taiwanese religious sect currently boasting...

“From Dissident to President”: Assessing President Moon Jae-in’s Term - Part 2: Foreign Affairs

Eyrin Kyriakidi

Jul 8, 2022
14 min

“From Dissident to President”: Assessing President Moon Jae-in’s Term - Part 2: Foreign Affairs

Introduction Former President Moon Jae-in found himself at the helm of South Korea through extraordinary circumstances. The corruption...

James Farquharson

Jun 6, 2022
8 min

The Longue Durée Of Reconciliation

(Part Two of Two) Read Part One of this article here. In contrast to the goal of the commission as laid out in the original 2017 Act on...

China’s Role in Zimbabwe – A Neo-Colonial Power in Africa?

Pia Heckmann

May 27, 2022
7 min

China’s Role in Zimbabwe – A Neo-Colonial Power in Africa?

As China’s engagement within Africa has increased since the beginning of the 21st century, it is valid to question whether the nation’s...

Jedidja van Boven

Apr 29, 2022
3 min

Recap: STEAR Townhall 2022

On Sunday 24 April 2022, STEAR hosted the inaugural edition of its flagship Townhall event, in which youth from across the world came...

Deconstructing The Binary Of Government And Civil Society - Taiwan’s g0v

Juliette Odolant

Apr 8, 2022
11 min

Deconstructing The Binary Of Government And Civil Society - Taiwan’s g0v

If someone invited you to attend a ‘civic hackers’ event in Taipei, Taiwan, what would your first reaction be? To the untrained ear, your...

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...

“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...

Kyay Mon & Jedidja van Boven

Feb 24, 2022
6 min

Recap: STEAR Global Village 2022

On 19 February 2022, STEAR launched its flagship cultural event known as the “Global Village”, bringing together participants from around...

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...

Russia’s Borderland Gambits And The ‘Near Abroad’

James Farquharson

Jan 21, 2022
8 min

Russia’s Borderland Gambits And The ‘Near Abroad’

Since the invasion of Crimea and eastern Ukraine by Russian forces and ensign-less troops in 2014, the threat of Russian intervention in...

Recap: The Art of Short Form Writing – A DEI Approach (ft. +Perspectives)

Jedidja van Boven

Dec 14, 2021
3 min

Recap: The Art of Short Form Writing – A DEI Approach (ft. +Perspectives)

On December 3 and December 10, STEAR was happy to host Alexander Langlois and Carla Cabrera Cuadrado from +Perspectives (More...

Royal Rebellion or Outdated Tradition? The Marriage of Former Princess Mako of Japan

Krista Tammila

Dec 10, 2021
7 min

Royal Rebellion or Outdated Tradition? The Marriage of Former Princess Mako of Japan

Introduction As defined by the Merriam-Webster dictionary, marriage is “the state of being united as spouses in a consensual and...

Indo-Pacific Security Micro-Alliances: Cooperation or Counterbalancing?

Blanca Marabini San Martín & Adith Srinivasan

Nov 26, 2021
9 min

Indo-Pacific Security Micro-Alliances: Cooperation or Counterbalancing?

This article has been co-published with European Guanxi. Introduction The creation of the AUKUS trilateral security pact between...

COVID-19: A Testing Time for International Organizations

Kyay Mon

Oct 29, 2021
6 min

COVID-19: A Testing Time for International Organizations

The years leading up to the 2020 global pandemic witnessed renewed attention and concern regarding the crisis of the liberal...

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...

The New Age of Proxy War? Sino-US Strategic Rivalry in the Congo

Juliette Odolant

Oct 8, 2021
9 min

The New Age of Proxy War? Sino-US Strategic Rivalry in the Congo

Over the past decade, sustained Sino-US acrimony has ushered in a new geopolitical division. Trends among commentators and analysts show...

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...

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