Collection of policy notes addressing the major issues driving international debate at the global level

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T.wai's T.notes are 2-page texts that address the major issues of international debate at the global and regional level, building a broad involvement in the high levels of politics and experts of the major teams of research centers at the international level.
T.note n.34 - RISE series #2

Why Myanmar’s ethnic minorities lose faith in federalism and peace

David Brenner
Indo-Pacific T.notes

For years, most of Myanmar’s ethnic minorities, including the Kachin, have put their faith in Aung San Suu Kyi to reconcile the country. Her landslide victory in the country’s historic 2015 elections, was not least secured through the support from ethnic minority voters. As armed conflict has continued and even…

Jun 29, 2017
T.note n.33 - HS series #4

Identity manipulation and spontaneous mobilization: the persistence of low-intensity conflict in the Rwenzori region

Stefano Ruzza
Violence & Security T.notes

Among the violent events that have affected – and unfortunately still affect – Uganda, a prominent place is undoubtedly occupied by the insurgency in the northern regions, the key figure of which is the infamous Joseph Kony. Less well known, also due to lower levels of violence, are the vicissitudes…

Jun 27, 2017
T.note n.32 - TIC series #2

Sustainable Development in China – Reducing Inequality

Nico Wrobel
Global China T.notes

In an effort to foster inclusiveness in the workplace for people with disabilities, a group of Chinese NGOs call for greater government support. Individual awareness and commitment to the cause, however, may prove to be just as essential.

Jun 23, 2017
T.note n.31 - CMBP series #5

From iron ore to beams: Chinese buyers, overseas real estate, and infrastructure assets

Edoardo Agamennone
Global China T.notes

The seemingly never-ending flow of real estate purchases made by wealthy Chinese in premium locations, and the overseas investments in infrastructure made by Chinese firms and funds have something in common. While they are the effects of issues troubling the Chinese economy, they are also causes of the distortions currently…

Jun 20, 2017
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T.note n.30 - RISE series #1

Centrifugal tendencies and Myanmar’s long wars

Nicholas Farrelly
Indo-Pacific T.notes

Nowadays most of Myanmar’s severe policy conversations quickly lurch into consideration of federalism: the need to find a basis for distributing power and wealth between Myanmar’s diverse regions and peoples.

May 15, 2017

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