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BGA Senior Adviser Amb. Ajay Bisaria says India-U.S. ties are entering a positive phase after tariff rollbacks and diplomatic engagement, despite lingering concerns over U.S.-Pakistan ties and rhetoric. Defense and technology cooperation continue to anchor a stabilizing, forward-looking bilateral relationship. (May 23, 2026)
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BGA Senior Adviser Amb. Scot Marciel assesses uncertainty around Aung San Suu Kyi’s reported house arrest, noting limited transparency from Myanmar’s military and cautioning that any easing does not signal meaningful political change or progress toward broader democratic restoration. (May 17, 2026)
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BGA Senior Adviser Thitinan Pongsudhirak warns that New Zealand faces heightened geopolitical risk as U.S. leadership shifts and global uncertainty deepens. He urges diversification through multi-alignment and closer engagement with ASEAN to navigate a fractured international order and strategic instability. (May 15, 2026)
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In this op-ed, BGA Philippines Managing Director Victor Andres Manhit argues deterrence must expand beyond land, air and sea to include cyber and emerging domains. He highlights modernization gaps, budget constraints and the need for integrated, adaptive capabilities. (May 20, 2026)
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In this op-ed, BGA Philippines Managing Director Victor Andres Manhit argues ASEAN must strengthen economic, energy and climate resilience amid geopolitical shocks. He emphasizes disciplined policy, regional cooperation and effective execution to convert stability signals into sustained growth and investment confidence. (May 13, 2026)
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BGA Managing Director Anuj Gupta and Senior Director Vaman Desai argue that expanding ethanol beyond petrol, backed by stronger mandates, flex-fuel adoption and selective imports, offers India an immediate, scalable hedge against crude dependence and energy shocks amid supply chokepoints. (April 23, 2026)
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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)
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