Publications
Beijing’s Global Media Influence 2022: Chile
AbstractIn September 2022, the American institution Freedom House, known for its Freedom in the World Index, published a special issue on Beijing’s Global Media Influence 2022. GGR assistant Sascha Hannig Nuñez co-authored a section of the report which analyzes the disinformation and the degree of influence that the Chinese media have had on Chile. The report explores Chinese influence efforts in digital, press, and audiovisual media across dozens of countries in the world, identifying unfair responses against Chinese citizens (as overreaction) and resilience mechanisms to protect freedom of expression and democracy. Common practices were identified for all PRC state media, public officials, and diplomats. In Chile, the researchers found that these attempts to change narratives appeared especially through inserts and co-publications in traditional media, with the objective of countering the negative image of the PRC during the pandemic and creating a parallel concept of democracy. Interestingly, the main supportive group of Beijing’s narratives was the Chilean elites. Still, journalists and civil society have kept this influence attempts exposed. The report was also cited by media outlets such as Voice of America (in English and Chinese) and the independent Chilean media Ex Ante.
People from the Hopeless Land in the Midst of Endless Conflict
AbstractMyanmar's 70-year civil war has resulted in a large number of internally displaced persons (IDPs), and the number has been increasing rapidly since 2021. The author interviewed IDPs and their supporters, and reports that many people who were displaced from their normal lives by the war face extreme difficulties in terms of housing, food, infrastructure, education, and many other aspects.
From a Discussion Panel Member: The Use of Legitimacy to Shake Up the Order [in Japanese]
AbstractProfessor Maiko Ichihara points out that Russia attempts to violate the international order by using the highly legitimate norm of religion in its aggression against Ukraine.
Proactive Diplomacy is Needed for the Formation of International Order [in Japanese]
AbstractProfessor Maiko Ichihara discusses the implications that foreign affairs have on the Upper House elections on July 10. While diplomacy is not a top election agenda normally, she explains how this election is particularly different, along with the diplomatic stance presented by each party.
An International Relations Theory Guide to the War in Ukraine [in Burmese]
AbstractThis article is a Burmese translation of “An International Relations Theory Guide to the War in Ukraine” published by Foreign Policy.
Now that norms are wavering, essential measures must be taken
AbstractWhat is important in preventing the normalization of normative violations in the future is to maintain a posture of not making concessions to Russia, but to take care not to alienate non-Western countries and to gain their understanding and participation on an aligned footing.
Sir Adam Roberts rebuffs the view that the West is principally responsible for the crisis in Ukraine [in Burmese]
AbstractThis article is a Burmese translation of “Sir Adam Roberts rebuffs the view that the West is principally responsible for the crisis in Ukraine.” published by The Economist.
Prime Minister Hun Sen’s Visit to Burma and Cambodia’s Internal Challenges [In Burmese]
AbstractThis article addresses the human rights situation in Cambodia and the country’s turn to be ASEAN chairman to solve the Myanmar issue. Moreover, the influence of China on the chairmanship of Cambodia was highlighted as a concern for ASEAN policy implementation.
Repeated Taliban and Women’s Rights [in Burmese]
AbstractIn this article, the author shared the voices and views of Afghanistan women : diplomats, journalists, activists, and students who experienced the terrible suppression of Taliban on women, violating women rights and basic human rights to education and jobs.
Transitional Justice and Argentina [in Burmese]
AbstractThis article highlights the role of women in the Dirty War of Argentina and the way they struggle for transitional justice, which should be the best reference for Myanmar people especially for transitional justice issue since the detainees from several detention centers are still confronting with the brutal violations by the military junta.