The BGA Vietnam team wrote an update on the 16th National Assembly's first session and the approval of Vietnam's new leaders. Context Vietnam’s newly elected 16th National Assembly (NA) began its first session April 6. The meeting is scheduled over two weeks: from April 6-11 and from April 20-24. During the first three days of the meeting, the National Assembly voted to approve key leadership positions nominated by the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CCCPV), including the NA … Continue Reading
BGA Senior Adviser Thitinan Pongsudhirak argues that Thailand’s new governing stability masks deeper risks, warning that coalition strength alone is insufficient. With economic headwinds and external shocks mounting, the government’s durability will depend on policy performance, credibility and effective crisis management.
(April 3, 2026)
BGA India Managing Director Anuj Gupta argues that India defeated Naxalism through coordinated security, intelligence sharing, financial disruption and development. Leadership decapitation, infrastructure expansion and rehabilitation shifted momentum irreversibly. Sustained political will and vigilance, he notes, are now essential to consolidate gains and manage reintegration challenges.
(April 2, 2026)
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