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2941. Parliamentary Diplomacy and Ontological (In)Security in Small States

Author:
Nádia Teresa dos Santos
Publication Date:
07-2025
Content Type:
Journal Article
Journal:
The Rest: Journal of Politics and Development
Institution:
Centre for Strategic Research and Analysis (CESRAN)
Abstract:
This paper examines how parliamentary diplomacy, within international parliamentary organisations (IPOs), contributes to mitigating ontological insecurity in small states, focusing on the Portuguese case. It argues that IPOs function as institutional arenas for projecting narrative coherence, diplomatic predictability, and multilateral responsibility, especially during periods of domestic transition or geopolitical fragmentation. For small states, such participation offers mechanisms of symbolic compensation and externalised stability that reinforce international presence despite material constraints. The research follows a qualitative, document-based methodology and analyses two illustrative cases: Portugal’s presidency of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean (2017–2019) and its current presidency of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly (since 2024). These cases demonstrate how parliamentary diplomacy can serve as a tool for symbolic leadership and identity projection in both Mediterranean and Euro-Atlantic arenas. Findings suggest that Portugal has used parliamentary diplomacy to enhance its international visibility and maintain a coherent external narrative grounded in normative values, democratic legitimacy, and multilateral engagement. IPOs thus emerge as effective platforms for small states to stabilise their identity, gain recognition, and assert agency in a fragmented global order.
Topic:
Small States, Parliamentary Diplomacy, Ontological Insecurity, and International Parliamentary Organization
Political Geography:
Europe and Portugal

2942. Education and Africa’s Structural Transformation: Human Capital, Partnerships, and the Case for a Pan-African Movement

Author:
Pedro Silva Baptista
Publication Date:
07-2025
Content Type:
Journal Article
Journal:
The Rest: Journal of Politics and Development
Institution:
Centre for Strategic Research and Analysis (CESRAN)
Abstract:
This paper examines how education can drive structural transformation and sustainable development in Africa, emphasising human capital and international partnerships. Using empirical data, it explores how aligning education with labour market needs and local realities can help unlock the continent’s demographic dividend. Key challenges include learning poverty, outdated curricula, and weak teacher training. Nonetheless, targeted investment in STEM, vocational training, and renewable energy offers opportunities for innovation and job creation. The PanAfrican Education Movement is presented as a catalyst for change, advocating curriculum reform, integration of indigenous knowledge, gender-responsive budgeting (GRB), and sector-specific skills development with targeted interventions for girls’ education. The study highlights the role of international partnerships— especially with the EU—in supporting digital inclusion, infrastructure, and governance. Combining quantitative indicators and policy analysis, it proposes a multisectoral strategy grounded in the Triple Helix model to strengthen collaboration between academia, industry, and government for education-led development.
Topic:
Education, European Union, Partnerships, Human Capital, Pan-Africanism, and Structural Transformation
Political Geography:
Africa and Europe

2943. The Adaptation of Land Forces to the New Multipolar Order

Author:
Ricardo J. Vieira
Publication Date:
07-2025
Content Type:
Journal Article
Journal:
The Rest: Journal of Politics and Development
Institution:
Centre for Strategic Research and Analysis (CESRAN)
Abstract:
The adaptation of land forces to the new multipolar order is essential for understanding the current dynamics of the International System. This essay analyses the relationship between shifts in global polarity and the reorganisation of land forces, investigating whether strategic competition is driving a return to a conventional era. The research findings indicate that the unipolar era favoured disarmament policies, whereas multipolarity has intensified geopolitical tensions, making military power a central element of state security. The rise of revisionist powers, such as Russia and China, has reinforced the need for conventional rearmament. The 2022 invasion of Ukraine exemplifies this transition, highlighting the renewed relevance of land forces and conventional logistics. A mechanised, division-level military structure has replaced the expeditionary model of the unipolar era. It is concluded that multipolarity drives conventional militarisation, although other factors may also influence this trend.
Topic:
Armed Forces, Military Affairs, Multipolarity, International System, and Superpowers
Political Geography:
Russia, China, Europe, Iran, Ukraine, Middle East, and Asia

2944. Overtourism: A Local and International Challenge to the Iberian Peninsula and Italy

Author:
Maria Antónia Pires de Almeida
Publication Date:
07-2025
Content Type:
Journal Article
Journal:
The Rest: Journal of Politics and Development
Institution:
Centre for Strategic Research and Analysis (CESRAN)
Abstract:
Tourism is an agent of climate change. It transforms land use and favours CO2 emissions, especially due to air travel. It consumes large amounts of water, particularly groundwater, to irrigate golf fields and supply swimming pools and water parks. In some regions, the relevant stakeholders are not concerned about environmental and sustainability matters. Particularly in the South of Portugal, where tourism is one of the main economic activities. Several Civil Society Organisations and NGO in Portugal, Spain, and Italy are raising awareness and confronting authorities. They advocate a more sustainable tourist model. How are central and local governments addressing the overtourism problem? With research on legislation and current negotiations, as well as content analysis of the press and social media, this article aims to identify and describe major concerns, proposals and solutions regarding tourism.
Topic:
Water, Tourism, Protests, Public Policy, Housing, Local Government, and Overtourism
Political Geography:
Europe, Spain, Italy, and Portugal

2945. Revisiting Alexis de Tocqueville's Civil Society Concept from a PoliticalEconomic Perspective

Author:
Ali Erdem Başçoban
Publication Date:
07-2025
Content Type:
Journal Article
Journal:
The Rest: Journal of Politics and Development
Institution:
Centre for Strategic Research and Analysis (CESRAN)
Abstract:
This study aims to re-examine the civil and political associations of Alexis de Tocqueville, who is seen as one of the founders of the concept of civil society in the modern sense. With a historical approach to Alexis de Tocqueville's conceptualization of civil society, it is claimed that there is a cleavage between his views on civil society then and civil society in the modern sense and by employing this historical perspective, the study aims to demonstrate the separation between political - civil associations and the state coincides with the distinction of the political and economic spheres. To make the paper's central argument clear, it is argued that the concept of civil society contributed to regulating the political sphere in the political-economic distinction created by capitalism. Through this regulation, it is claimed that the specific understanding of civil society was in harmony with the social conditions from which American capitalism emerged. The study argues that civil society cannot be seen as separate from the state, politics and economy by reading the civil society debates on the axis of Alexis de Tocqueville and capitalism.
Topic:
Civil Society, Economics, Politics, Capitalism, and Alexis de Tocqueville
Political Geography:
Global Focus

2946. Faith and gender: Evidence-building for GBV prevention in Africa and Latin America. SVRI Community of Practice – Working Group 1 on Evidence-Building

Author:
Rafael Cazarin and Sinethemba Makanya
Publication Date:
01-2025
Content Type:
Special Report
Institution:
The Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI)
Abstract:
The Working Group 1 on Evidence-Building was initially created in October 2024 by an executive research team: Rafael Cazarin, Sinethemba Makanya, Nobantu Shabangu and Leonardo Andrade. Led by the intention to build a Community of Practise that would speak back to the ideals of the Sexual Violence Research Initiative, the CoP was informed by the main goal to connect practise-based narrative evidence from experts to inform policies on gender-based violence (GBV) prevention with faith actors and religious communities in the Global South. In the months following the CoP inception about 150 members joined the Working Group 1 CoP on LinkedIn. Members from various organisations contributed to building empirical evidence for GBV prevention in faith and religion contexts through a series of monthly online activities, including roundtable discussions, focus groups, a virtual learning webinar and a special blog series for the SVRI blog page. This report presents key findings from five focus groups with members of Working Group 1 (WG1), focused on gender-based violence (GBV) prevention in faith-based and religious settings. The discussions pursued two main goals: first, to identify region-specific challenges and methodological gaps across the Global South, while also highlighting opportunities and sustainable practises at the intersection of faith and GBV prevention; and second, to explore critical themes—such as SOGIESC, youth and masculinities, and local cultural and religious dynamics—to support the development of more inclusive and context-sensitive policies and practises.
Topic:
Religion, Gender Based Violence, Sexual Violence, Faith, and Violence Prevention
Political Geography:
Africa and Latin America

2947. SVRI Community of Practice on Faith and GBV. Enhancing communication between faith actors and policymakers on gender-based violence in Africa

Author:
Nora Khalaf-Elledge and Sarah Marsso
Publication Date:
01-2025
Content Type:
Policy Brief
Institution:
The Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI)
Abstract:
Gender-based violence (GBV) remains a significant global issue, requiring locally grounded and multifaceted responses. Faith-based actors hold influential roles in shaping cultural norms and social behaviours, positioning them as key stakeholders in efforts to address GBV. However, a gap in communication between faith leaders and policymakers often leads to ineffective policies, fragmented survivor support, and the persistence of harmful practices. This policy brief underscores the critical necessity of fostering robust, meaningful dialogue and collaboration between these two groups to tackle GBV. It outlines the risks associated with inadequate communication or lack thereof, highlights the potential benefits of strengthened dialogue, provides actionable recommendations for building bridges, and uses targeted, research-informed examples to illustrate these points, ultimately aiming to create more comprehensive and socially relevant solutions to GBV. While the brief centres African experiences and voices—particularly those from the field —it acknowledges that both GBV and the communication challenges it explores are not unique to Africa. These dynamics occur globally, and the insights presented here aim to inform broader, cross-contextual learning.
Topic:
Communications, Gender Based Violence, Faith, and Policymaking
Political Geography:
Africa

2948. Child safety in faith communities: Moving from words to actions

Author:
Selina Palm
Publication Date:
01-2025
Content Type:
Policy Brief
Institution:
The Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI)
Abstract:
This learning brief forms part of SVRI’s Community of Practice on Faith and Gender-based violence. Its insights emerge from discussions with 30 participants within a newly designed three-month virtual course – Faith and Helping Children Thrive without Violence. This course was co-designed and piloted as a main activity of its 325-member working group from over 60 countries in 6 continents1 . It centres the lived experiences, stories and practice-based knowledge of selected working group members through structured learning dialogues in early 2025 between participants around 32 short audio-visual contributions which focused specifically on faith and violence against children, and which were provided by other working group members. This brief draws on their voices and insights from diverse faith traditions and countries around the world as well as offering access to videos (5-10 minutes each) from just four of the course contributors that formed the course backbone. Whilst many faith institutions are developing child safeguarding policies, practitioners insist that more work needs to be done to ensure these paper policies translate into practice through building a shared culture of safeguarding if faith institutions are to move from words alone to action.
Topic:
Children, Gender Based Violence, Faith, and Safeguarding
Political Geography:
Global Focus

2949. Final Report: Developing research priorities on GBV in higher education institutions (HEIs) in low- and middle-income countries

Author:
SVRI
Publication Date:
01-2025
Content Type:
Special Report
Institution:
The Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI)
Abstract:
Gender-based violence (GBV) in higher education institutions (HEIs) is a widespread yet understudied issue in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), particularly in Africa and the Middle East. While GBV in HEIs has received growing attention globally, most evidence originates from high-income countries. This study, led by the Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI) with support from the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), addresses critical evidence and policy gaps in LMIC contexts through a comprehensive, multi-method research project. The study includes a scoping review of literature, a nested policy study, and a research priority-setting exercise.
Topic:
International Development, Gender Based Violence, and Higher Education
Political Geography:
Africa and Middle East

2950. Preventing violence early: Evidence from school-based programmes in low and middle-income countries

Author:
Cassandra Carels, Kelly Gemmell, Stefani du Tolt, Anushka Nair, and Yushra Dinnie
Publication Date:
11-2025
Content Type:
Policy Brief
Institution:
The Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI)
Abstract:
This research brief, developed by a research team from the Institute for Life Course Health Research at Stellenbosch University, summarises the results of a systematic review and evidence gap map on school-based GBV prevention programmes in low and middle-income countries (LMICs). This will strengthen evidence-based policymaking around school-based prevention of GBV in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and other LMICs.
Topic:
Development, Gender Based Violence, Policymaking, and Middle-Income Countries
Political Geography:
Global Focus

2951. The New Crusades: Islamophobia and the Global War on Muslims with Khaled Beydoun (Episode 43)

Author:
Khaled A. Beydoun and Sahar Aziz
Publication Date:
10-2025
Content Type:
Video
Institution:
Center for Security, Race and Rights (CSRR), Rutgers University School of Law
Abstract:
Islamophobia functions as a transnational political strategy weaponized by both democratic and authoritarian regimes worldwide. The American War on Terror has served as a crucial catalyst, amplifying and connecting anti-Muslim campaigns across continents—from Europe and Asia to the Middle East and beyond. There are striking parallels between seemingly disparate anti-Muslim policies in different countries, exposing how these measures share common ideological foundations despite emerging from vastly different political systems. This comprehensive global perspective shifts understanding of Islamophobia from isolated incidents to a coordinated, worldwide phenomenon with profound implications for international relations, human rights, and Muslim communities. This episode explores the systematic targeting of Muslim populations across diverse geopolitical contexts, with an analysis of how Islamophobia manifests differently across cultural and political landscapes. In his dialogue with Professor Sahar Aziz, Khaled Beydoun unpacks the complex historical, legal, and social dimensions that have enabled anti-Muslim sentiment to become institutionalized in diverse societies. His examination goes beyond theoretical frameworks to reveal the lived experiences of Muslims facing discrimination, surveillance, and violence worldwide. His work challenges conventional understandings of religious freedom and state power while offering insights into resistance strategies emerging within affected communities. Join Sahar Aziz and Khaled Beydoun for a conversation about one of the most pressing human rights issues of our time, as they explore both the troubling scope of global Islamophobia and potential paths toward countering its influence.
Topic:
Genocide, Human Rights, Islamophobia, and Muslims
Political Geography:
Israel, Palestine, Gaza, and Global Focus

2952. Psychoanalysis Under Occupation: Practicing Resistance in Palestine with Lara Sheehi (Episode 44)

Author:
Sahar Aziz and Lara Sheehi
Publication Date:
10-2025
Content Type:
Video
Institution:
Center for Security, Race and Rights (CSRR), Rutgers University School of Law
Abstract:
"Psychoanalysis Under Occupation: Practicing Resistance in Palestine" examines the profound concept of sumud—psychological resilience and defiance—within the context of Palestinian life under occupation and settler colonialism. This episode explores psychoanalytic frameworks that illuminate the complex psychological expressions of both individual and collective endurance in circumstances of ongoing trauma and oppression. Clinical case studies reveal the sophisticated ways Palestinian mental health practitioners and communities navigate lives marked by systematic violence while actively resisting the narrative of victimhood. Moving beyond conventional human rights discourse, we will uncover how psychological resistance manifests as a form of political and existential assertion, offering new perspectives on trauma, healing, and identity in contexts of prolonged conflict. Dr. Lara Sheehi brings her groundbreaking research to this episode, offering listeners rare insights into how psychoanalytic practice functions as both healing modality and resistance strategy in occupied Palestine. In her dialogue with Professor Sahar Aziz, Dr. Sheehi presents powerful clinical examples that demonstrate how Palestinian clinicians and their clients maintain dignity and agency despite overwhelming structural violence. Her analysis challenges traditional Western psychological frameworks that often fail to account for political realities and collective trauma responses. Join Sahar Aziz and Dr. Sheehi for this essential conversation about how mental health practices can honor Palestinian lived experiences while contributing to broader movements for justice and liberation in contexts of ongoing oppression.
Topic:
Trauma, Mental Health, Resilience, Resistance, and Psychoanalysis
Political Geography:
Middle East and Palestine

2953. To Stand with Palestine with Professor Karam Dana (10/9/2025)

Author:
Karam Dana
Publication Date:
10-2025
Content Type:
Video
Institution:
Center for Security, Race and Rights (CSRR), Rutgers University School of Law
Abstract:
Professor Dana will discuss his book To Stand with Palestine: Transnational Resistance and Political Evolution in the United States that provides a new lens on activism around Palestinian issues, demonstrating how the global Palestinian diaspora has driven transnational political movements. Karam Dana explores the ways that exile has shaped Palestinian identity and allowed for new forms of global activism. He examines the social, political, economic, and technological forces that have created space for Palestinian voices to be heard by wider audiences worldwide.
Topic:
Diaspora, Identity, Palestinians, and Transnational Politics
Political Geography:
Middle East, Palestine, Gaza, and United States of America

2954. The West, Israel and Settler Colonization of Palestine with Joseph Massad (Episode 45)

Author:
Joseph Massad and Sahar Aziz
Publication Date:
11-2025
Content Type:
Video
Institution:
Center for Security, Race and Rights (CSRR), Rutgers University School of Law
Abstract:
There is a critical need for a comprehensive examination of the historical forces that have shaped the Palestinian-Israeli conflict from its colonial origins to the present day. Professor Joseph Massad has meticulously analyzed Western imperial involvement in Palestine, tracing the pivotal events that preceded and followed Israel's establishment. European colonial ambitions and policies have created the foundation for ongoing tensions in the region, demonstrating historical patterns of Western imperial expansion. Massad's perspective reveals the often-overlooked continuities between historical colonial projects and contemporary geopolitical realities, offering listeners a framework that challenges conventional narratives about the Middle East. A deep appreciation of the colonial roots of the powers influencing the region’s political makeup is needed to better understand the complex intersection of power, identity, and territorial claims that continue to define the Palestinian experience. Professor Joseph Massad offers listeners rare insights drawn from decades of research on Middle Eastern history and politics. His analysis moves beyond simplified accounts to reveal the sophisticated interplay between Western imperial interests, Zionist aspirations, and Palestinian resistance throughout the past century. This approach confronts uncomfortable historical truths while providing a nuanced understanding of how external interventions have fundamentally shaped the region's trajectory. Join Sahar Aziz and Professor Joseph Massad for a conversation that adds necessary historical context to understand one of the world's most persistent conflict and the underlying tie to Western colonial desires.
Topic:
Imperialism, History, Zionism, Settler Colonialism, and Resistance
Political Geography:
Middle East, Israel, and Palestine

2955. From Apartheid to Democracy: A Blueprint for Peace in Israel-Palestine (11/5/2025)

Author:
Michael Omer-Man and Sarah Whitson
Publication Date:
11-2025
Content Type:
Video
Institution:
Center for Security, Race and Rights (CSRR), Rutgers University School of Law
Abstract:
From Apartheid to Democracy: A Blueprint for Peace in Israel-Palestine with Michael Omer-Man & Sarah Leah Whitson (11/5/2025) For more than three decades, the illusion of a two-state solution under the auspices of the Oslo Accords has allowed Israel to maintain a one-state reality of permanent occupation and apartheid. Michael Schaeffer Omer-Man and Sarah Leah Whitson challenge this approach, presenting a road map to end these crimes and create a rights-respecting regime for everyone now living under Israeli control. Only once basic safety and legal equality are assured can Jewish Israelis and Palestinians determine their futures—in one, two, or more states if they choose—through an inclusive, democratic process. Breaking with the failures of the past, the plan presented here makes clear that ongoing violations of basic human rights must be ended before issues of governance can be equitably addressed. Clear-eyed yet hopeful, Omer-Man and Whitson offer proof of concept that democracy and equality are indeed attainable—and call on the international community to create the conditions required for them to flourish.
Topic:
Apartheid, Human Rights, Democracy, Occupation, Oslo Accords, and Self-Determination
Political Geography:
Middle East, Israel, and Palestine

2956. Leveraging Resource Capacity: Asian Medical Resource Mobilization During COVID-19

Author:
Wei-Ting Yen
Publication Date:
09-2025
Content Type:
Video
Institution:
Weatherhead East Asian Institute, Columbia University
Abstract:
September 15, 2025 — Dr. Wei-Ting Yen examines how South Korea, Taiwan, and Singapore, three developmental states, adopted distinct medical resource strategies during the early phase of COVID-19. She argues that differences in pre-crisis industrial coordination capacity shaped whether and how states prioritized test kits, masks, or vaccines. Her talk draws on comparative cases and process tracing to highlight domestic production capacity as a key institutional driver of rapid crisis. Speaker: Dr. Wei-Ting Yen is an assistant research fellow at the Institute of Political Science at Academia Sinica. Previously, she was an assistant professor of the Government Department at Franklin and Marshall College and was recognized as a Mellon High Impact Emerging Scholar. Dr. Yen studies democratic governance, comparative political economy, and the welfare state in Asia. Her work explores how economic insecurity shapes welfare development. She also studies the politics of COVID-19 in comparative angle. Part of the 2025-2026 Weatherhead East Asian Institute lecture series "COVID-19 Governance and Impacts: China from Comparative Perspectives." Hosted by the Weatherhead East Asian Institute and cosponsored by the Columbia China Center for Social Policy and the Andrew J. Nathan Taiwan Lecture Series.
Topic:
Crisis Management, Public Health, Industry, COVID-19, and Production
Political Geography:
Taiwan, Asia, South Korea, and Singapore

2957. Fallout: The Inside Story of America’s Failure to Disarm North Korea — A Book Talk by Joel S. Wit

Author:
Joel S. Wit and Barbara Demick
Publication Date:
11-2025
Content Type:
Video
Institution:
Weatherhead East Asian Institute, Columbia University
Abstract:
Delivered on November 7, 2025, Joel S. Wit discusses his new book, "Fallout: The Inside Story of America’s Failure to Disarm North Korea". Wit examines why U.S. efforts to halt North Korea’s nuclear ambitions have repeatedly fallen short, reconstructing nearly four decades of high-stakes negotiations and secret diplomatic exchanges. Based on more than 300 interviews with policymakers in Washington, Beijing, Seoul, and Pyongyang, the book uncovers the pressures, missteps, and missed opportunities that shaped U.S.–DPRK nuclear diplomacy. Wit challenges common narratives by presenting Kim Jong Un not as irrational, but as a calculated strategist using nuclear escalation as leverage. He also argues that policy shifts under the Obama and Trump administrations accelerated North Korea’s nuclear capabilities, transforming the North into a direct threat to every major U.S. city. Speaker: Joel S. Wit, Distinguished Fellow in Asian and Security Studies, The Stimson Center Moderator: Barbara Demick, journalist and author of "Nothing to Envy" (2009) and "Daughters of the Bamboo Grove" (2025)
Topic:
Diplomacy, Nuclear Weapons, Disarmament, Negotiation, and Book Talk
Political Geography:
Asia, North Korea, North America, and United States of America

2958. Generation Xi: Youth Attitudes Toward Civic Engagement in China

Author:
Jessica C. Teets and Qin Gao
Publication Date:
11-2025
Content Type:
Video
Institution:
Weatherhead East Asian Institute, Columbia University
Abstract:
November 14, 2025 — Jessica Teets presents findings on how China’s “COVID generation,” youth who came of age during lockdowns, are reshaping norms of civic engagement. Drawing on original survey data from the Civic Participation in China Surveys (2018-2024), she explores shifting attitudes toward volunteering, local governance, and state-society relations across generational lines. Speaker: Jessica C. Teets is a Professor at Middlebury College, and Guang Biao Distinguished Chair Professor at Zhejiang University. Her research focuses on governance in authoritarian regimes, especially the role of civic participation. She is the author of "Civil Society Under Authoritarianism: The China Model" (Cambridge University Press, 2014) and has a new book manuscript (with Dr. Xiang Gao) under review on changing governance under Xi Jinping, tentatively titled "Beyond Fragmented Authoritarianism." Moderator: Qin Gao, Maurice V. Russell Professor of Social Policy and Social Work Practice; Acting Director of the Asian American Initiative; Associate Dean for Doctoral Education; Director of China Center for Social Policy, Columbia School of Social Work
Topic:
Governance, Xi Jinping, COVID-19, and Civic Engagement
Political Geography:
China and Asia

2959. Status Recognition and Great Power Conflicts Today: The US, China, and Russia

Author:
Thomas J. Christensen and T.V. Paul
Publication Date:
10-2025
Content Type:
Video
Institution:
Weatherhead East Asian Institute, Columbia University
Abstract:
October 17, 2025 — The violent conflict in Ukraine triggered by Russia, China’s drift away from a “peaceful rise” strategy, and America’s near abandonment of liberal leadership have created deep uncertainty. T. V. Paul's new book project asks: Under what conditions do great powers abandon or significantly alter relatively peaceful grand strategies for reasons of status? It examines how strategic interaction between great powers—and the pivotal role of domestic coalitions—shapes expectations of status reciprocity and recognition leading to great power conflicts. The author of multiple books, T. V. Paul is the Distinguished James McGill Professor in the Department of Political Science at McGill University. Moderator Thomas J. Christensen is James T. Shotwell Professor of International Relations at the School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University and the Director of its China and the World Program.
Topic:
Grand Strategy, International Order, Russia-Ukraine War, and Great Powers
Political Geography:
Russia, China, Asia, North America, and United States of America

2960. Bilahari Kausikan: The Cold War, Russia-China Relations, and the Making (and Unmaking?) of SE Asia

Author:
Andrew J. Nathan, Alexander Cooley, and Bilahari Kausikan
Publication Date:
04-2025
Content Type:
Video
Institution:
Weatherhead East Asian Institute, Columbia University
Abstract:
April 8, 2025 — For the 2025 Borton-Mosely Distinguished Lecture at Columbia University, veteran Singaporean diplomat Bilahari Kausikan shares his insights into how the Cold War and the rivalry between China and the U.S.S.R. gave rise to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the federation of states that was founded in 1967 to promote regional stability—and how ASEAN, in turn, helped shape the idea of Southeast Asia as a cohesive region with its own identity. Moderators: Andrew J. Nathan, Class of 1919 Professor of Political Science, Department of Political Science, Columbia University; Alexander Cooley, Vice Provost for Research, Libraries, and Academic Centers, Barnard College; Claire Tow Professor of Political Science, Barnard College; Harriman Institute, Columbia University.
Topic:
Cold War, Diplomacy, Bilateral Relations, ASEAN, Rivalry, and Regional Stability
Political Geography:
Russia, China, Eurasia, Asia, and Southeast Asia