Indo-Pacific Program
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

china

Local conflict resolution strategies and unequal access to justice in Mon State

Annika Pohl Harrisson
Indo-Pacific T.notes

In search for help, the muslim residents of Burma no longer rely on allegedly corrupt institutions, turning to their personal connections instead.

Oct 4, 2017
myanmar

The BCIM Economic Corridor and Chinese investments in Myanmar

Anja Senz
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

Han Ka
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

Giuseppe Gabusi
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
china

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

Naomi Hellmann
Indo-Pacific T.notes

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

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Indo-Pacific Experts

Emanuele Ballestracci
Junior Research Fellow
Emanuele Ballestracci is Junior Research Fellow at T.wai.
Michele Boario
Research Fellow
Michele Boario is a Research Fellow at T.wai and a Senior Economist at the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS).
Gianluca Bonanno
Research Fellow
Gianluca Bonanno is a Research Fellow at T.wai and the President of the International Peace and Sustainability Organization (IPSO).
Francesco Buscemi
Research Fellow
Francesco Buscemi is Research Fellow at T.wai and researcher at ERIS Research Group, Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies.
Anna Caffarena
Anna Caffarena is Full Professor of International Relations at the University of Torino and the Director of its Department of Cultures, Politics and Society. She has served as the first President of the Torino World Affairs Institute.
Guido Creta
Research Fellow
Guido Creta is Research Fellow at T.wai and at the University of Naples "L'Orientale".
Nicholas Farrelly
Research Fellow
Nicholas Farrelly is a Research Fellow at T.wai and a Professor and Head of Social Sciences at the University of Tasmania.
Giuseppe Gabusi
Head of Program
Prof. Giuseppe Gabusi is Associate Professor of International Political Economy and Political Economy of East Asia at the Department of Cultures, Politics and Society of the University of Turin. He is Head of T.wai's Indo-Pacific Program.
Elisa Gasco
Junior Research Fellow
Elisa Gasco is a Research Fellow at the Department of Cultures, Politics and Society of the University of Turin. She is a Junior Research Fellow affiliated with the Indo-Pacific Program of T.wai.
Pietro Masina
Research Fellow
Pietro Masina is a non-resident Research Fellow at T.wai and a Full Professor of International Political Economy, History and Institutions of East Asia at the University of Naples “L'Orientale”.
Raimondo Neironi
Research Fellow
Raimondo Neironi is Research Fellow at T.wai and Adjunct Professor at the University of Rome Tor Vergata.
Giorgio Prodi
Vice President
Prof. Giorgio Prodi is Associate Professor of Applied Economics at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia. He serves as Vice President of T.wai, the Torino World Affairs Institute.
Luca Sartorelli
Research Fellow
Luca Sartorelli is a Research Fellow at T.wai and Economic Development Expert at the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation.

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