Analysis and research on governance, political regimes and economic policies from the BTI Transformation Index

 

Myanmar’s Military Junta: Empty Gestures as an Answer to Revolution

Amid a widening civil war, the military junta is losing control of large parts of Myanmar and is resorting to symbolic politics to try to legitimise itself – the August elections were postponed. read more

 
G20 Investors Global Summit 2023 was held in Lucknow, (Uttar Pradesh) India from 10 to 12 Feb 2023.

India’s Global Moment? The G20 Presidency and Beyond

Despite its emphasis on strategic autonomy, India’s ties with the West have strengthened in recent years. As current G20 president, the country will host world leaders in New Delhi on September 9 and 10. How will India navigate geopolitical tensions both as G20 president and beyond? read more

Afghanistan refugee camp life and children in poverty in the desert heat in the North in the middle of Summer 2020.

Afghanistan’s Outlook: Under Taliban Rule, the economy slumps as taxation income rises

Two years after the Taliban swept to power, other international crises have distracted attention from Afghans’ suffering amid the country’s dire socioeconomic conditions. Looking ahead, what are the economic prospects for Afghanistan under the Taliban? read more

 

Hun Sen and the Search for the Magic Formula

The winner of next week’s election in Cambodia is clear, but the long-serving leader will face challenges in handing over power to his eldest son while avoiding significant internal conflicts. read more

Prime Minister Hun Sen addresses the crowd during Cambodia People Party's election campaign in Phnom Penh, 27 July 2018.

 

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