While China’s influence in the Myanmar conflict is often in the spotlight, Thailand’s unique and pivotal position in the crisis should not be overlooked. Key takeaways: Thailand remains one of the Myanmar junta’s most crucial allies, providing financial and diplomatic support, but carefully managing its role to avoid damaging its reputation. Bangkok also wields influence… Continue reading A hidden key player? Thailand’s role in the Myanmar crisis
To fully comprehend Myanmar’s internal crisis, it is imperative to grasp the way seven decades of Myanmar politics have shaped the military’s motivation behind staging the coup. Key Takeaways: The Myanmar military’s authoritarian and conservative nature is shaped by decades of encounters with insurgencies, corruption, popular movements, and foreign cultural encroachments. These encounters led to… Continue reading Myanmar through the Junta’s eyes
In late July 2024, China captured global attention by facilitating a unity declaration between Hamas and Fatah, a potential diplomatic triumph for Beijing following numerous failed international attempts to reconcile Palestine’s conflicting political factions. Key Takeaways: The Hamas-Fatah agreement represents Beijing’s aspirations to increase its diplomatic presence in the Middle East and translate its rhetoric… Continue reading Beijing Declaration: China’s role in post-war Middle East
CEIAS is implementing a project dedicated to analyzing human rights in East Asia from a comparative perspective. HUREA will focus on human rights in East Asia in the following human rights topics: death penalty, asylum, and female representation in politics. While HUREA will cover all East Asian countries, Taiwan will serve as a special case… Continue reading Human rights in East Asia (HUREA)
Taiwan – one of the most progressive countries in Asia – has no asylum law. Due to its political status and its complicated relationship with China, there are serious concerns surrounding this topic. Compounding this issue is the limited discussion on this topic within Taiwanese society, with many Taiwanese unaware of the absence of an… Continue reading Formosa as a Safe Haven? Taiwan’s Public Opinion on Potential Asylum Mechanisms and Refugees
