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As #Islamabad seeks to secure its frontier, #Torkham illustrates the tension between trade and security in conflict-affected border towns. Guest Nathan Shea & Verso Consulting's Azeema Cheema discuss our XCEPT Research report on the InAsia podcast. bit.ly/3v32gfm

As part of the XCEPT programme, The Asia Foundation’s Nathan Shea & Verso Consulting's Azeema Cheema here discuss their recent research exploring unique dynamics in the border town of Torkham, a main crossing point between Afghanistan & Pakistan: bit.ly/3cvhPpN FCDO Pol,Conflict,Humanitarian Research

Check out this recent InAsia podcast featuring me and Azeema Cheema talking about conflict in #Asia’s fragile border areas. XCEPT Research FCDO Pol,Conflict,Humanitarian Research

Five years on from the start of the crisis, XCEPT Research partner CPJ BRACU writes that “sustainable, long-term solutions for displaced Rohingya will require a comprehensive refugee policy in Bangladesh.” Read more here: bit.ly/3pKqQym

Join Nathan Shea w/ our Conflict & Fragility team at @GenevaPeaceWeek for a discussion on "Local, people-focused policymaking," focusing on addressing securitization in conflict zones in #Africa, #MiddleEast & #Asia, #AsiaPacifc. XCEPT Research Rift Valley Institute Malcolm H. Kerr Carnegie Middle East Center FCDO Pol,Conflict,Humanitarian Research

Join Nathan Shea and Mohanad Hage Ali ~ مهند الحاج علي at @GenevaPeaceWeek for a discussion on "Local, people-focused policymaking" #GPW22 🗓️November 4 📍Register here: bit.ly/3Sb2JEM

An absolute pleasure to share our XCEPT Research insights on local, people-focused policymaking at @GenevaPeaceWeek

At last week's @GenevaPeaceWeek I spoke to Nicolas BOISSEZ from Fondation Hirondelle and @InterpeaceTweet about The The Asia Foundation's work under the XCEPT Research project. You can listen to the interview here: open.spotify.com/episode/2pm0w5…

It was a privilege to share our XCEPT Research insights on people-focused policymaking at @GenevaPeaceWeek and at the #GenevaPeaceCast Radio Corner

Nathan Shea, assistant director of the The Asia Foundation Conflict and Fragility Unit, presented emerging research on trends in peacebuilding in Asia along with recommendations on improving the current practices. #PPRC2022

Recent clashes in #Maiwut County highlight the need to better understand the very different political and economic systems at play Duol Ruach Guok & Freddie Carver in xcept-research.org/wp-content/upl… identify the overlapping orders #SouthSudan #SSOT Rift Valley Institute #Ethiopia XCEPT Research

Hear The Asia Foundation, Rift Valley Institute, and Malcolm H. Kerr Carnegie Middle East Center researchers from the global south discuss the importance of injecting local, evidence-based insights into cross-border conflict policymaking processes. Watch here: bit.ly/3GIDKVE

Economic and political conditions in #Myanmar have significantly deteriorated since the #militarycoup, a situation further impacted by global inflation and the effects of Covid-19. Hear more from economist Khine Win in this discussion with Nathan Shea: bit.ly/3HkLHRh 2/6

We The Asia Foundation nicola.nixon Katherine Bain are super excited to share our reflection piece on coalitions approaches to pursue reform. But why coalitions? 1/n

A fascinating graph showing how continued neocolonialism results in South-East Asia is the dumping ground for the world's garbage. Around 60% of the total plastic waste output comes from South-East Asia, and under 9% of the world's population.

FOREIGN AID IN MYANMAR: 18 million people (1/3 of #Myanmar’s population) need humanitarian aid this year. But the UN is caught between a hostile junta imposing restrictions on its activities and accusations that it is legitimising an illegal regime. 1/7 ipsnews.net/2023/02/un-hob…

.Azeema Cheema discusses the effects of #Pakistan’s border policies and the state collapse in #Afghanistan on communities in the Torkham borderland. Read her chapter in the XCEPT Research joint report from The Asia Foundation, Rift Valley Institute and Malcolm H. Kerr Carnegie Middle East Center here: xcept-research.org/publication/bo…

Since #Myanmar & #China's transition to market economies, trade has intensified in both directions, with the rise of Chinese influence in #Myanmar dividing local opinion: XCEPT Research

On 30 May 2023, Rift Valley Institute in collaboration w/ XCEPT Research will host a crucial panel discussion on the RSF's bid to displace SAF. We'll delve into its impact on Sudan's political future, regional dynamics, and regional relationships. Register here: rb.gy/tzjbv