Oct 30, 2020
Asia Democracy Research Network
EAI
This special report evaluates the current state of social media and the spread of disinformation in Asia by studying the phenomenon and its impact within the region, as well as the country's responses.
Oct 30, 2020
Robert Fay
CIGI
A global shift toward remote labor, education, and communication brought the digital divide to the fore. This article argues that we need a new approach to digital governance in order to bridge the gap.
Oct 28, 2020
Hervé Lemahieu
Lowy
Canberra should facilitate and deepen cross-regional linkages between Southeast Asia and the Pacific. This will help to diversify the international relations of Pacific island nations and minimize the risk that they become overly dependent on China.
Oct 21, 2020
Michal Hatuel-Radoshitzky
INSS
This explores the principal issues that arose in the discussions and events that marked the seventy-fifth anniversary of the UN, and examines what Israel can learn from them to improve its standing in the organization.
Oct 17, 2020
Patrick Schröder and Tahseen Jafry
Chatham House
The COP26 climate summit is an opportunity for the UN and world governments to embrace climate justice and show solidarity to tackle both the climate crisis and the inequalities exposed by the pandemic.
Oct 15, 2020
Federica Dall'Arche
IAI
A continuing gender disparity among experts and practitioners in the non-proliferation and disarmament field is problematic, especially considering that the inclusion of women has positive effects on the outcome of negotiations.
Sep 30, 2020
Thulani Maphasa
SAIIA
The South Sudanese peace process has been weakened by the neglect of critical issues relating to state boundaries and security arrangements. External actors are vital to both the continuation of the conflict and its possible resolution.
Sep 22, 2020
Barry Desker
RSIS
The communitarian instincts of governments in East Asia question the current dominant international perspectives in the field of human rights. The measured approach taken is likely to be closer to international norms in the years ahead.
Sep 15, 2020
Klaus Kotzé
GRF
This paper probes how BRICS countries, as increasingly powerful developing states, affect global political realities through their projected perceptions and argumentation.
Sep 15, 2020
Rohinton Medhora (Ed.)
CIGI
This collection of essays reflect on the lasting impact that the COVID-19 outbreak will have on global cooperation, globalization, faith in public action and in science, social cohesion, and the trade-off between civil liberties and personal privacy.