Paper
Chinese economic players in Myanmar initially relied on ties to the government and ruling elites. Faced with controversy, they turned to actors that local communities trust and listen to as de facto partners and informal advisers.
Xue Gong
Research
Towards an Orderly and Just Global Energy Transition
It is ever more apparent that ambitious climate goals cannot be met without orchestrated efforts to support a fair phase out of fossil fuels.
By Peter Newell
Published on Feb 17, 2026
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