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Nepal’s Interim Government Charts New Path Forward After Deadly Protests
BGA Nepal Senior Adviser Sujeev Shakya wrote an update to clients about the recent protests and the installation of a new interim government in Nepal. Context The “Gen Z” protests that erupted in Nepal September 8 in response to a social media ban and anger about corruption culminated in a police crackdown, more than 30 dead and the resignation of Prime Minister K. P. Sharma Oli. A curfew was imposed in many cities throughout Nepal September 9, but protestors took to the streets and mayhem followed … Continue Reading
Sujeev Shakya
Thailand’s Thaksin Jailed as Establishment Tightens Grip
BGA Senior Adviser Thitinan Pongsudhirak wrote an update to clients on the imprisonment of former …
Dr. Thitinan Pongsudhirak
Prabowo’s First Major Reshuffle Removes Finance Minister Sri Mulyani
The BGA Indonesia team, led by Managing Director Douglas Ramage, wrote an update on Indonesia’s …
Douglas E. Ramage
Cambodia Launches New Techo International Airport
The BGA Cambodia team, led by Managing Director Bora Chhay, wrote an update to clients …
Bora Chhay
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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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