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India Kicks Off World’s Largest Democratic Exercise With 2024 General Election
The BGA India Team, led by Managing Director Ratan Shrivastava, wrote an update on the country’s ongoing general election. Context India’s general election for the 18th Lok Sabha, the country’s lower house, is currently underway in seven phases from April 19 to June 1, with results expected June 4. This will be the largest democratic exercise in history, with more than 2,600 political parties competing for 543 seats in the Lok Sabha and 986.8 million voters registered to cast their vote. In addition, … Continue Reading
Ratan Shrivastava
Thai Cabinet Reshuffle Strengthens PM Srettha’s Hand
BGA Thailand Senior Adviser Thitinan Pongsudhirak wrote an update analyzing Thailand’s latest Cabinet reshuffle. Thailand’s …
Dr. Thitinan Pongsudhirak
Australia Announces New Foreign Investment Framework
The BGA Australia Team, led by Managing Director Michael “Mick” McNeill, wrote an update on …
Michael McNeill
Australia Prepares Crackdown on Social Media Misinformation
The BGA Australia Team, led by Managing Director Michael “Mick” McNeill, wrote an update on …
Michael McNeill
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New Book on Australia’s Diplomatic Challenges
BGA’s Senior Advisor Ambassador Ian Kemish has published a new book on Australia’s key diplomatic challenges over the last two decades. The book, fully released in July and titled “The Consul: An Insider’s Account from Australia’s Diplomatic Frontline,” examines Kemish’s central role as a leader in Australia’s consular service in some of the defining episodes in that country’s diplomatic history.
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U.S. Trade Mission in Southeast Asia Continues in Vietnam with Focus on Clean Energy Transition
BGA Vietnam Managing Director Ha Nguyen wrote a piece reflecting on Vietnam-U.S. economic and business ties. The piece was released in line with the first-ever summit held between the United States and Southeast Asian leaders in Washington, D.C. in May. (June 10, 2022)
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Webinar on OTT Guideline: International Best Practices
BGA’s Bangladesh team organized a webinar on over-the-top (OTT) guidelines and international best practices. The webinar, which took place in late May, was done in collaboration with the Dhaka Tribune, and is available for viewing here. (May 31, 2022)
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