Member Articles

The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed deep ideological divisions and geopolitical rivalries, especially between the US and China. This argues that ASEAN once again risks getting caught in between the two contentious major powers.

The WTO is struggling to respond effectively to the challenges of rapid economic, political, social, technological, and environmental change. In this series, authors examine where the WTO is falling short and discuss options for a modernized WTO.

This brief provides an overview of the science of COVID-19, in particular underlying treatments, testing and vaccines; and describes data-driven and forecasting model-based approaches towards pandemic management.

In assessing the humanitarian challenges of and policy responses to the ongoing violence in Rakhine State, Myanmar, this report highlights the importance of deeper involvement on the part of ASEAN in assuaging acute needs and fortifying sustainable peace.

The digital economy and ecommerce are developing fast in Africa. The forthcoming implementation of the African free trade area will encourage intra-African trade. These two forces combined, offer a new inclusive future for Africa.

The global trade outlook following the onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic is undeniably dark. This argues that for a durable recovery it is imperative to build on the leadership that some governments have shown and revive the multilateral system.

This argues that early action by the WHO, including a detailed strategy for containment of COVID-19 and advising governments on policy matters, would have saved many innocent lives across the world.

The coronavirus pandemic’s pernicious effects on the global demand for oil, coupled with international sanctions and falling domestic demand, beckon Russian leadership to consider the benefits of stronger economic partnership with the European Union.

International cooperation, backed by substantial financial means, is indispensable not only to help developing states, but also to make sure that actions decided by the rich for themselves are effective and sustainable.

While the SDGs have progressively entered the agendas of numerous states, without long-term financial investments, building a more just and sustainable future will remain little more than a rhetorical embellishment.