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

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

The last frontier of Italian luxury: conquering the ASEAN market

Indo-Pacific Research & Policy Papers

While the ‘old’ Europe is recovering from the last financial crisis at a snail’s pace, consumption levels and GDP in the ASEAN zone are soaring. The number of affluent people is also going up, and so is so-called ‘conspicuous consumption’. As a matter of fact, when it comes to high-end…

Feb 17, 2020

Singapore Thailandia Vietnam: Opportunità e sfide per le imprese

Indo-Pacific Research & Policy Papers

[IT] Singapore, Thailandia e Vietnam sono paesi dalle enormi opportunità sia in termini di esportazioni sia di investimenti, ma ancora poco presidiati dalle PMI italiane. Il rapporto, nato dalla collaborazione del Dipartimento di Culture, Politica e Società dell'Università di Torino con la Camera di Commercio, Industria, Artigianato e Agricoltura di…

Feb 5, 2020

Endangered Cambodian indigenous peoples: land dispossession and cultural genocide

Indo-Pacific T.notes

Dispossessed families had little choice – beyond heading for the slums of the major cities – but to migrate to what were ambiguously called the ‘last borders’.

Jan 24, 2020

The AIIB in Global Perspective: Early Development, Innovation and Future Agenda

Indo-Pacific Research & Policy Papers

The December 2019 issue of Global Policy has two special sections. The first entitled ‘The AIIB in Global Perspective: Early Development, Innovation and Future...   Read More

Dec 23, 2019

After the election: between historical invariance and new scenarios in Indonesia

Indo-Pacific T.notes

Indonesian President Jokowi has appointed his rival, former Army Lieutenant General Prabowo, as defense minister. While Jokowi has understood correctly how to navigate the intricate context of Indonesian politics, the role of the military, and the interplay of ethnicity and religion remain open issues for future scenarios in the country.

Nov 27, 2019
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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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