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Avoid the Fatal Trap of Geopolitics in AI Regulation

Jufang Wang — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:36:31 +0000

Debates over AI’s existential risks have reached a boiling point. Yet there is a far more immediate threat: the entangling of geopolitics with AI regulation. Geopolitics must not be allowed to derail genuine efforts to curb AI risks. States must forge a consensus on what constitutes a true catastrophic AI risk, distinguishing it from doomsday hype. Subsequently, a global governance framework for catastrophic AI risks must be established, with a focus on autonomous weapons and critical infrastructure.

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Podcast | The Rise of ASEAN in the Era of Multi-Alignment | Loro Horta

admin — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:13:42 +0000

In the second episode of the new podcast series The Rise of ASEAN in the Era of Multi-Alignment, Dr Brian Wong (University of Hong Kong; CDGA Fellow) speaks with Ambassador Loro Horta (Ambassador of Timor-Leste to China) on the development of Timor-Leste's economy since independence in 2002, the country's relationship with China and other world powers, and what the Timorese experience and examples can teach small democracies around the world.

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Podcast | The Rise of ASEAN in the Era of Multi-Alignment | Gita Wirjawan

admin — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:05:34 +0000

In this inaugural episode of the new podcast series The Rise of ASEAN in the Era of Multi-Alignment, Dr Brian Wong (University of Hong Kong; CDGA Fellow) is in discussion with Gita Wirjawan (former Minister of Trade of Indonesia) on Wirjawan's new book What It Takes, the role of Indonesia within ASEAN and globally, and the future of South-East Asia.

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India’s UNSC Claim Is Strong — Big Powers Are Failing Their UN Role

Richard Caplan — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:35:10 +0000

In many of today's major conflicts, the UN seems either absent or impotent. The US and Russia, both permanent members of the UN Security Council with veto power, have prevented the Council from performing its function. In this interview, Richard Caplan discusses the role and shortcomings of the UN and comments on India's demand to join the UN Security Council.

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Myanmar: Pathways to Peace

CDGA & Diplomats Without Borders — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:00:36 +0000

The conflicts afflicting Myanmar are far-reaching, complex and difficult to navigate. Between internal instability and largely ineffective diplomatic efforts, resolution seems elusive. CDGA have been in conversation with Diplomats Without Borders and Peking University on the evolving situation in Myanmar. These discussion summaries touch on the nature of Myanmar's current challenges, and outline various avenues for conflict resolution, both internally and internationally.

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