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Myanmar three years after the coup: where is the country heading?

A landmark year for Myanmar - new dynamics, alliances and scenarios for a "post-war state"

February 1 marks the third anniversary of the military coup (Tatmadaw) against the democratically elected government led by Aung San Suu Kyi. Peaceful protests in the country continue to be bloodily suppressed and the humanitarian situation is catastrophic. Refugee movements, particularly to Thailand and India, and fighting on the Chinese border are turning the conflict in Myanmar into a supra-regional risk that the ASEAN community has so far done little to counter. Armed resistance has formed in large parts with the People's Defense Force. Since October last year, this has been supported by a number of powerful, highly armed ethnic organizations in the west, north and northeast of the country. The military appears vulnerable for the first time. Debates about a "post-junta" state are gaining momentum, although the ideas of the actors involved in the struggle (democratization vs. expansion of territorial claims) could not be more different. Myanmar is facing a landmark year full of dynamics.

To My Future Self

The KAS scholarship Programme; Facilitator for Female Empowerment

In order to mitigate and learning all the progress and move forward it is imperative that stakeholders work together for the promotion of women’s active participation in state and society. Women’s qualifications and self-confidence are necessities for them to be competitive and to take over leadership in politics and the economy.

Mykolaiv Water Hub - Public Event on Ukraine

On the 7th of December KAS together with KAS RECAP hosted a public event on ““Mykolaiv Water Hub– From a frontline city to an innovative ecosystem: water, energy, food”.

Andreas Klein/KAS

Mit Erfahrung und Optimismus in die Zukunft

Tharman Shanmugaratnam zum neunten Präsidenten der Republik Singapur gewählt

Mit einem überzeugenden Ergebnis von 70,4 Prozent ist der langjährige Finanzminister und Parlamentsabgeordnete Tharman Shanmugaratnam am 1. September zum neunten Staatspräsident Singapurs seit der Unabhängigkeit im Jahr 1965 gewählt worden. Nach einem kurzen Wahlkampf von nicht einmal zehn Tagen setzte er sich in der Wahl, zu der 2,7 Millionen Singapurer und Singapurerinnen aufgerufen waren, deutlich gegen die beiden Mitbewerber Tan Kin Lian und Ng Kok Song durch. Shanmugaratnam tritt die Nachfolge von Präsidentin Halimah Yacob an, die als erste Frau und Muslima in der 58jährigen Geschichte der Inselrepublik von 2017 bis 2023 als Staatsoberhaupt diente. Die vor wenigen Tagen 69 Jahre alt gewordene Staatspräsidentin, ehemalige Parlamentssprecherin und Ministerin hatte am 29. Mai 2023 angekündigt, keine zweite Amtszeit anzustreben, sondern in den politischen Ruhestand überzugehen.

KASpaces Ambassadors Interview Series on Sustainable Cities & Resilient Communities

Dasho Ugyen Dorji, Mayor of Thimpu, Royal Government of Bhutan

Dasho Ugyen Dorji, Mayor of Thimpu, Royal Government of Bhutan who is part of our KASpaces Ambassadors Programme shared with us on the best practices of Thimphu Thromde (Municipality), as well its contribution towards the achievement of the Sustainable Developpement Goals

EANGAGE CONFERENCE “ADDRESSING CHALLENGES TOGETHER: WORKING TOWARDS ACHIEVING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN THE ASEAN AND EU”

THINK NEXT, ACT NEXT – THE NEXT GEN EU-ASEAN THINK TANK DIALOGUE (EANGAGE 2021-2022)

About 50 researchers, representatives from think tanks, non-governmental organisations and the private sector, and senior policy makers attended the conference. The conference featured keynote speeches, panel discussions and presentations by EANGAGE Research Fellows.

EANGAGE CONFERENCE “ADVANCING TOGETHER FOR ASEAN-EU SECURITY AND CONNECTIVITY”

THINK NEXT, ACT NEXT – THE NEXT GEN EU-ASEAN THINK TANK DIALOGUE (EANGAGE 2021-2022)

The EANGAGE conference on “Advancing Together for ASEAN-EU Security and Connectivity” held in Hanoi, Vietnam on 3 – 5 November 2022 was the second and final conference of the EANGAGE project. The conference featured keynote speeches, panel discussions, skills development speeches and simulation exercises focused on the theme of ASEAN-EU cooperation on security and connectivity.

Dialogues on Connectivity between Europe and Asia

The Next Gen EU-ASEAN Think Tank Dialogue

While connectivity has become a buzzword in policy circles, what does it mean in practice? How can better connectivity be effectively implemented? How can the potential of connectivity between ASEAN and the EU be harnessed for maximum impact? How can greater connectivity be aligned with sustainability? This book is a timely resource for academics and policy practitioners alike to delve deeper into the issues of connectivity.

Dialogues on Sustainable Development between Europe and Asia

The Next Gen EU-ASEAN Think Tank Dialogue

This book is a compilation of papers under the Sustainable Development cluster of the EANGAGE project. The book reflects the efforts, dedication, and teamwork spirit of the young think tankers from ASEAN and the European Union to unpack and provide solutions to sustainable development challenges in the two regions. As Southeast Asia and Europe are becoming increasingly interconnected and complex, cooperation on sustainable development is even more relevant. Both regions can share best practices and provide an essential framework for achieving a more equitable, prosperous, and secure future.

Towards a Sustainable Security for Asia and Europe

The Next Gen EU-ASEAN Think Tank Dialogue

This joint publication on security issues aims to serve as a platform for dialogue and exchange, and can help to build bridges between the two regions, particularly in areas where there may be divergent perspectives or approaches. By collaborating on research and analysis, ASEAN and EU research fellows can make recommendations for security cooperation between the two regions.