Post-coup environmental degradation threatens Myanmar’s stability
Rapid environmental degredation under the military junta’s rule has put Myanmar at risk of a climate-induced humanitarian crisis. ...
Cambodia is still a long way away from a civil nuclear program
Cambodia, renewables will lead the way for the foreseeable future while nuclear technology and education remain on the back burner.…
Brunei’s stagnant economy is ripe for change
Brunei needs to pivot towards economic diversification and future high-growth industries to fill the void left by traditional oil and…
Behind the scenes of Taiwan’s presidential election
The drama of Taiwan's recent presidential election has overshadowed critical economic issues, including energy shortages. ...
South Korea–Ukraine partnership charged with reenergising Europe’s battery market
Harmonising Ukraine’s lithium resources with South Korea’s battery-producing capabilities could help Europe diversify away from China, writes Anthony Rinna (Sino-NK)…
Jump-starting Thailand–Indonesia electric vehicle collaboration
Author: Anggara Raharyo, President University A former Indonesian minister of tourism once called Thailand and Indonesia ‘sparring partners’. This can…
Russian oil exporters cast a shadow on Western sanctions
Author: Craig Kennedy, Harvard University In January 2023, Russian President Vladimir Putin instructed senior Kremlin officials to find solutions to…
Reaching Japan’s resourceful solar and wind energy future
Author: Andrew Blakers, ANU To achieve its 2050 carbon neutrality commitment, Japan must eliminate greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels,…
Averting an air pollution disaster in South Asia
Author: Sanval Nasim, Colby College South Asia is facing an air pollution calamity. 37 of the 40 most polluted cities…
Coal smuggling trains the Mongolian public’s eye on systemic corruption
Authors: Gantulga Munkherdene, National University of Mongolia and Ariell Ahearn, University of Oxford Mongolia has substantial coal deposits across the…