Myanmar’s Natural Resources: Blessing or Curse? Published: 11 December 2013 Myanmar’s progress since the 2010 general elections has been astounding, with political transition greatly encouraging citizens and international diplomatic and investment communities. The diplomatic climate for Myanmar has changed dramatically as a result and sanctions have been eased progressively. David Allen, Rainer Einzenberger
As China Cools Europe, Trade Tensions Heat Up Published: 30 July 2026 Analysis Chinese air conditioners kept Europe cool. At the same time, concerns over supply chain resilience are growing. The key question is no longer whether Europe should trade with China, but where economic security should take precedence over efficiency. Byford Tsang
US Resource Partnerships in Southeast Asia: What Is at Stake in Critical Minerals? Published: 29 May 2026 Analysis The United States is forming resource partnerships in Southeast Asia through bilateral critical minerals agreements. While they are portrayed as mutually beneficial, gains are unevenly distributed. Andri Prasetiyo
Cambodia: Rap Song „Her Voice“ Reshapes Expectations on Women Published: 22 May 2026 Lyrics In her rap song “Her Voice,” Cambodian artist Sang Sok Serey transforms familiar cultural language into a powerful statement about women’s agency. Find here the lyrics as well as the full performance.
Building Mutually Beneficial Solar Power Relations Between the EU and China Published: 17 March 2026 Analysis To preserve climate progress amid rising economic rivalry, the EU and China should base their relationship on structured industrial cooperation, notably in the solar sector. Managing interdependence will be essential to sustaining joint decarbonization momentum. Dr. Katharina Franziska Braig
How China and the EU Should Collaborate on the Clean Energy Transition Published: 17 March 2026 Analysis To keep climate cooperation alive despite of geopolitical tensions, partnerships in EVs and batteries will serve both, the EU and China. In triangular partnerships Chinese manufacturing can be combined with European finance and ESG governance in third countries. Kevin Jianjun Tu
India and China: Leaders of the Global South? Published: 26 February 2026 Dossier This dossier brings together perspectives from China and India on their respective objectives and strategies toward the Global South. It also includes analyses by experts from Chile, Indonesia, Kenya, Sri Lanka and Europe.
Whose Indo-Pacific? Why Civil Society Matters More Than Ever Published: 26 January 2026 Analysis Civil society in Southeast Asia is increasingly shaped by a geopolitical language that it did not choose. As great power rivalry intensifies, groups working for human rights, democracy, and environmental justice find themselves in a struggle for survival. Dr. Khoo Ying Hooi
A Shared Green Future: Why the EU and China Need Each Other in the Energy Transition Published: 5 November 2025 Analysis Diversification strategies in green technology must be technology-specific rather than uniformly applied. Balancing openness with resilience will allow the EU to mitigate supply risks while leveraging China’s scale and innovation capacity. Belinda Schäpe
China and the EU: Partnering and Competing in the Global Net Zero Transition Published: 5 November 2025 Analysis To strenghten their joint leadership in global decarbonization, the EU and China should counter growing fragmentation by aligning clean tech supply chains, harmonizing standards, and advancing triangular cooperation with the Global South. Prof. Yu Hongyuan
