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Michelle Tse
Aug 12, 202413 min read
Assessing the Prospect of Space Cooperation in Asia-Europe Relations
WikiImages via Pixabay Introduction “The exploration of space will go ahead, whether we join in it or not, and it is one of the great...

Yingxue Wu
Apr 23, 20247 min read
The Application of Generative AI in the Medical Field: Prospects and Challenges
TungArt7 via Pixabay Introduction Generative AI, exemplified by foundational models such as GPT-4, stands at the forefront of...


Ole Stark
Feb 8, 20248 min read
Kissinger’s Lasting Impact on Southeast Asia: Long-term Effects of Cambodia’s Bombardment
Photo by ChinaImages via Depositphotos Introduction At age 100, former U.S. Secretary of State and National Security Advisor Henry...

Brendan Toh
Dec 23, 20238 min read
Attention Diverted: Humanitarian Concerns in Nagorno-Karabakh Amidst The Lack of International Action and Media Coverage
Source: World Atlas Introduction The year 2023 has been a year of conflict. The Russo-Ukrainian war continues on without an end in...


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...


Anniek Sienot and Sophie Zwick
Jul 4, 202310 min read
Turkish and Thai Style Democracy: Democratic Backsliding or Move Forward- Post 2023 Elections
The article critically analyses the evolution of democracy in Turkey and Thailand by assessing the role of the military in state politics...

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...


Tom Abram
Jun 14, 20237 min read
Tsai Ing-wen Through the Lens of China’s State Media: A Critical Discourse Analysis
The article provides a Critical Discourse Analysis of the four key Chinese state-controlled media houses and their propaganda efforts.


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...


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.


Tom Abram & Jerome O’Mahony
Apr 26, 20238 min read
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...


Siwat Varnakomola
Mar 25, 20237 min read
Vietnam War: The Tragic Fallout of the US’s Agent Orange in Contemporary US-Vietnam Relations
The article elaborates on the crucial impacts of Agent Orange, a chemical used by the United States of America during the Vietnam War.

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...


Moksha Pillai
Mar 22, 20238 min read
Necessity is the Mother of Geopolitical Disruption: The Japanese Exemplar in the Indo-Pacific
There is a clear conclusion that can be drawn from Japan’s latest version of its National Security Strategy (NSS) publication: tensions...


Tom Abram
Mar 3, 20237 min read
Why Local Governments are Key to Understand China’s Foreign Policy
Serving “the party’s foreign relations” is “Shanghai’s honour” as proudly stated by the Shanghai Observer (Zheng, 2018). Indeed, subnational


Moksha Pillai
Feb 27, 202310 min read
Love Grows Where the Trade-winds Blow: Deconstructing Saudi Arabia’s Pivot to China
International relations between states often work on the principle of mutual benefits, thus making these relations dynamic in nature.


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...


Anniek Sienot
Feb 20, 20233 min read
STEAR Book Club Recap: First They Killed My Father
Image: Angkor Wat, Cambodia, as seen from the west entrance Source: Manfred Werner, Wikimedia Commons On the 5th of February, members of...


Júlia Rovira Munté
Feb 18, 20237 min read
An Example of Islamophobia? Analysing the Swiss Ban on Face Coverings
With the increasing number of Muslims in the European continent, the rise of Islamophobia has impacted the daily lives of Muslims living on


Koen Donatz
Feb 13, 20237 min read
Human Rights in Eurasia: How Governments Can Be Held Accountable
In this article, Koen Donatz analyses the latest trends in the sphere of human rights policy. Examining the current state of...