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Sri Lanka – An assessment of the Gotabaya Rajapaksa presidency

The autocratic structure is swaying

In November 2019, Gotabaya Rajapaksa was elected president of Sri Lanka. He comes from an influential family clan that has been in politics for decades. When running as candidate, Rajapaksa made three major promises: first, he promised to strengthen national security and fight terrorism. Second, he presented a proposal for a sustainable economic development and tax cuts in order to boost the economy. Third, he promised to strengthen unitary state – a long standing demand of the Sinhala-Buddhist majority population. Although the government enjoyed a honeymoon period in its initial months, there has been a drastic turnaround of support. Meanwhile, the public’s confidence in the government has eroded due to unpopular and ill-advised policies that has further plunged the economy. Not even three years following the commencement of the government´s term, the public´s confidence in the government has eroded due to unpopular and ill-advised policies leaving the country Sri Lanka in a desolated state. On May 9, then Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, the brother of the incumbent president, resigned to make way for a unity government amid a violent wave that left several people dead and wounded. With his resignation the current cabinet was automatically dissolved. However, Rajapaksa has announced he will not resign under any circumstances. Meanwhile, the Sri Lankan parliament has appointed 73-year-old Ranil Wickremesinghe to head the interim government before early elections are held. (The information in this report is relevant as of 26 May 2022.)

May 26, 2022
Country Reports

Political Parties Shape Democracy

Their role, performance, and organisation from a global perspective

Dr. Wilhelm Hofmeister

May 17, 2022
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The Next Digital Decade: Case Studies from Asia

Volume 1 - Traces and Divides

The Next Digital Decade: Case Studies from Asia, jointly published by KAS and Digital Asia Hub, contains two volumes of case studies written by a mixture of established and early career scholars from the region. The series focuses on diverse topics including digital public infrastructure, future of work, AI ethics, social media, cybersecurity, surveillance, e-commerce and much more.

May 17, 2022
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European Strategic Approaches to the Indo-Pacific

Panorama Insights into Asian and European Affairs

The Indo-Pacific region has seen a palpable increase in attention over the past years. By the end of September 2021, three EU member states France, Germany and the Netherlands, as well as the EU itself, had published respective strategies or guidelines on the Indo-Pacific region. This issue of Panorama: Insights into Asian and European Affairs reflects on these strategies, and crucially, their perception in the region. It covers questions from what constitutes likeminded partnerships, to assumed and perceived added value of European engagement, and potential for specific areas of cooperation amidst ongoing great power rivalry.

February 16, 2022
Panorama

Accelerating Progress and Equity in Education

Konrad Adenauer Sharing Political and Civic Engagements Spaces(KASpaces)

The goal 4 of Ensuring inclusive and quality education for all and promote lifelong learning of Agenda 2030 is not only a key for the achievements of many other Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) but also the bedrock of any society. In order to reduce inequalities and reach gender equality and to also have sustainable communities, it is imperative that education is made available to all and that no one is left behind.

February 7, 2022
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Data Security, Privacy and Innovation Capability in Asia

Findings from a representative survey in Japan, Singapore and Taiwan

Data fuels digital change. With this first country comparison on data culture in Asia, we aim to investigate the ambiguous and not-at-all-clear connection between the use of digital data and the innovative capacity of economic and social systems.

Dr. Jochen Roose, Dr. Natalie Pang
September 20, 2021
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In the digital transformation, trust is animportant currency

A worthwhile comparison with Asia

A look at Asia shows that when citizens are guided through digital transformation while government service platforms are available to them, the foundation for the „smart” state is laid. Hence oneprerequisite for digital innovation is trust in the state and an administration that is digitally literate. The involvement of civil society and business and the use of open data play a decisive role.

Katharina Naumann, Dr Pencho Kuzev, Christian Echle
September 20, 2021
Facts and Findings
Tomohiro Ohsumi, Reuters

All That Glitters Is Not Gold

The Chinese Communist Party’s Influence on the Political Elite in Southeast Asia

The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) knows how to interweave the economy and politics with each other. In Southeast Asia, Beijing finds fertile ground. The reasons for this are manifold, but the links have concrete consequences for Germany and the EU.

Alina Reiß
June 30, 2021
International Reports

ADLA Video Series 2020: Why Democracy Matters?

Interview with Ms. Sajina Karki of Nepal

“The beauty of democracy is that the opposition in the parliament is able to check the government.” Read below the interesting insights from Ms. Sajina Karki as she answers the question on “Why Democracy Matters?”. Ms. Karki is a fellow of KASYP Batch 06 and she is the alumni representative of Nepal. She is currently a member of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party of Nepal. #ADLA4Democracy

Rey Padit
June 25, 2021
Interviews

ADLA Video Series 2020: Why Democracy Matters?

Interview with Mr. Tun Myint Kyaw (Minn Latt) of Myanmar

“Democracy is flexible, democracy is adaptable, and democracy is resilient if we work together, negotiate our conflicts and make a compromise. By that means, we can survive and sustain democracy not only as a practice but also as a society as a whole.” This is what Mr. Minn Latt has shared in his interview on the question “Why Democracy Matters”. Mr. Minn Latt is a fellow of KASYP batch 01 and currently the alumni representative of Myanmar. He is a member of the Central Committee of the Mon Unity Party of Myanmar. Find his interview below as he answers the questions: “Why do you think democratic values and principles are important for your country?”, “In your context, what do you think are the main challenges to democracy?”, and lastly, “As a young leader, what can you do to ensure that you become and remain a democratic leader?”. #ADLA4Democracy

Rey Padit
May 27, 2021
Interviews
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Country Reports

Short political reports of the KAS offices abroad

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung is a political foundation. Our offices abroad are in charge of over 200 projects in more than 120 countries. The country reports offer current analyses, exclusive evaluations, background information and forecasts - provided by our international staff.

Event Reports

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, its educational institutions, centres and foreign offices, offer several thousand events on various subjects each year. We provide up to date and exclusive reports on selected conferences, events and symposia at www.kas.de. In addition to a summary of the contents, you can also find additional material such as pictures, speeches, videos or audio clips.

Panorama

Insights into Asian and European Affairs

"Panorama - Insights into Asian and European Affairs" is a series of occasional contributions published by the Regional Programme Political Dialogue Asia/Singapore of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung. The individual contributions deal with different topics on Europe and Asia.

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