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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. 99 - RISE series #27

Transformation of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in the Philippines

Arianne Dumayas
Indo-Pacific T.notes

The Philippines is one of the many countries in Southeast Asia that have extensively pursued economic zone development. These zones have continuously evolved over time, with significant consequences.

Apr 1, 2021
T.note n. 98 - EC series #5

Why not sourcing gold from conflict-affected and high-risk areas is not responsible sourcing, and what to do about it

Fabiana Di Lorenzo, Adam Rolfe...
Violence & Security T.notes

Choosing to stop sourcing gold from conflict-affected and high-risk areas (CAHRAs) may be the easy option for refiners seeking to de-risk their supply chains, but it is not the responsible option.

Apr 1, 2021
T.note n.97

‘Developmental means for strategic ends’: Japan’s infrastructure diplomacy in Myanmar and the wider Southeast Asia

Giulia Garbagni
Indo-Pacific T.notes

The Special Economic Zone of Thilawa epitomizes the essence of Japan’s new ‘infrastructural means for strategic ends’ approach to ODA policy, inaugurated by Abe.

Mar 22, 2021
T.note n.96

The end of Myanmar’s semi-democratic experiment? Not yet. Making sense of 1st February

Stefano Ruzza
Indo-Pacific Violence & Security T.notes

The Tatmadaw may still be satisfied enough with the semi-democratic regime it created and may want to return to it at some point – just after securing a suitable Commander-in-Chief and fixing some issues it is not entirely happy about.

Mar 12, 2021
T.note n. 95 - HS series #17

The myth of ‘ungoverned space’ – Some implications for exogenous state-building and human security

Mats Berdal
Violence & Security T.notes

A functioning and inclusive political settlement rather than institutional capacity narrowly conceived is necessary for building legitimacy across society for any new ‘post-conflict’ dispensation.

Dec 21, 2020

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