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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.

By David Allen and Rainer Einzenberger

Photo: In a valley near a forested hill, several round water basins with light blue liquid and white pipelines are visible.

Rare Earths: Why European Industries Are Dependent on Myanmar

Published: 29 April 2025

Almost two-thirds of the heavy rare earths dysprosium and terbium on the global market come from Myanmar. How should Germany and Europe deal with the mining of urgently needed rare earths in the civil war-torn country of Myanmar?

By Johanna Sydow

Rare earth mining in Hpyi Di Village near Mai Ja Yang town, Kachin State, Myanmar

Fractured Authority and Resource Politics in Myanmar: New Report on Rare Earth Mining

Published: 22 April 2025

The mining of rare earths is not just about international raw materials policy, as a new study from Myanmar shows. It is also about environmental justice, local governance and the future of the civil war-torn country.

By Shanan Foundation

USAID-Administratorin Samantha Power und der kambodschanische Premierminister Hun Manet sitzen auf goldenen Sesseln. Im Hintergrund sind vielen Flaggen.

Cambodia Seeks Balance Between China and USA Under Trump 2.0

Published: 21 March 2025

Cambodia must choose its course wisely between China and the USA. The second Trump administration will redefine its diplomatic relations with Cambodia - but destroyed a lot of trust right from the start.

By Dr. Heike Löschmann

Museum of Popular History Thailand

Thailand: An uncommon common Museum

Published: 21 January 2025

Parts of Thailand's modern political history, about which nothing can be found in school textbooks, are being exhibited and preserved in an unconventional museum. All Thais should have their say there – not just important historical figures.

By Anon Chawalawan

The River swallowing a tree.

India: When a sacred river turns rogue in the border

Published: 25 October 2024

Human intervention in the Ganga river is increasingly causing erosion, flooding, and landslides along the India-Bangladesh border. Local residents often lose their land, homes, and livelihoods, facing persecution and criminalization instead of support.

By Sourav Sarangi

Politiker*innen aus Indien, Spielkarten mit deren Gesichtern, eine Hand mit Tinte am Finger, das indische Grundgesetz und eine Weltkugel im Hintergrund.

The 2024 Indian Election: A New Political Landscape Unfolds

Published: 12 June 2024

On June 4, the 18th national parliamentary elections took place in India. Almost one billion voters were called upon to vote. As expected, incumbent Narendra Modi was re-elected as Prime Minister. Yet, the cards were reshuffled.

By Jochen Luckscheiter, Shalini Yog Shah and Mirza Zulfiqur Rahman, PhD

Eine Collage von Narendra Modi im Vordergrund. Menschen mit BJP-Kappen, eine Fahne und eine Hand mit Wahlstempel im Hintergrund.

India Votes 2024: Debates, Moods and Context

Published: 8 April 2024

As India, the world’s largest democracy, heads towards its 2024 general elections, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) under the leadership of Narendra Modi seeks another five year term amidst collective mobilisation by opposition forces.

By Dr Kaustubh Deka

Several white wind power plants on a green landscape

Vietnam: The Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) has high political costs

Published: 10 March 2024

The purpose of Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETPs) is to decarbonize energy systems in emerging countries. In Vietnam, the partnership is ambitious but underfunded, unjust, and riddled with high political costs.

By Dr. Jörg Wischermann

An Afghan security force member checks a vehicle in Kabul

Working conditions of local civil society in Afghanistan

Published: 22 February 2024

Since the Taliban takeover in August 2021, the landscape of Afghan civil society has dramatically changed. Understanding these conditions and constraints is crucial for external actors, especially as they attempt to engage with local organizations.

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