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Investigating the players, institutions and narratives driving political and economic dynamics across fast-emerging Asia

Indo-Pacific

Investigating the players, institutions and narratives driving political and economic dynamics across fast-emerging Asia

The BCIM Economic Corridor and Chinese investments in Myanmar

Indo-Pacific T.notes

Asia's regionalization trend led to the formulation of numerous economic cooperation initiatives. These, however, often lack a clear implementation strategy.

Sep 27, 2017

The Arakan/Rohingya Crisis

Indo-Pacific T.notes

Several major confrontations have occurred in Arakan since World War II, creating lasting distrust between the followers of different religious creeds. These conflicts are related to issues which all have their roots deep in the country’s past.

Sep 23, 2017

Radio Vaticana – 17 agosto 2017

Indo-Pacific In the media

[IT] "Anniversario dell'indipendenza dell'Indonesia: il futuro del Paese", Giuseppe Gabusi (Università degli Studi di Torino) interviene a Radio Vaticana.

Aug 30, 2017

The ‘Lucky’ Ones: Land, Citizenship, and Inequality in the Wa Self-Administered Division

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In the Wa autonomous areas that run along the Sino-Burmese border, disparities in material wealth raise important questions about land ownership.

Aug 12, 2017

Opium and ‘Development’ in Myanmar: the political economy of a resurgent crop

Indo-Pacific

Shan State is the source of over 95 percent of opium in Southeast Asia. Over the past three decades, demand for and addiction to opium derivatives has risen dramatically in the region, often with devastating effects for communities throughout Myanmar.

Aug 4, 2017
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    Indo-Pacific in the Media

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      10 September 2025

      “Tra i vari motivi delle proteste in Indonesia c’è anche l’idea col nuovo governo che i militari possano avere anche funzioni civili, ed era un’idea tolta dalla Reformasi nel 1998. Negli ultimi anni, aveva già avuto le prime prefigurazioni sotto il governo Jokowi, ma Prabowo ha agito in maniera diretta per permettere questo nuovo potere militare negli affari civili.

      Nell’ultimo rimpasto di governo successivo alle proteste ha addirittura inserito altri ex militari suoi fedeli all’interno del governo. Questo è un segno evidente di un tentativo di rimanere in linea col passato, molto più di quanto si poteva pensare all’inizio del mandato di Prabowo.”

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