Theme

Asia

The global centre of gravity: moving towards Asia

Asia is the largest and most populous continent, home to more than 60% of the total world population. It can be subdivided in five regions – North Asia, Central Asia, East Asia, South-east Asia and Western Asia – and consists of 52 nation states, two of which (Turkey and the Russian Federation) lie partially in Europe. China has become the most important country in Asia, and is a political and economic driver for the development of the continent

At NUPI, research on Asia is broadly conceived. Important thematic areas include the role of Asia in the world economic, regional trade agreements and economic development, Norway’s economic relations with Asian countries, as well as foreign policy and security policy in the region. Among other things, this involves studies of how Asian counties work together within organizations like ASEAN, and how the two Asian great powers, China and India, influence policy developments within the region as well as globally.

Sources: Store Norske Leksikon and NUPI.

News about Asia

Giving Chinese tech giants access to Europe - what are the consequences?
7 Feb 2019
- - Ane Teksum Isbrekken
Chinese tech giants are increasingly visible and established in the European market. Are we ready for all that this implies? Tune into our podcast with Valentin Weber.

Cyber Asia Security policy
European countries differ in how they talk critical issues with China

28 Jan 2019

This is the conclusion in a new report addressing political values in Europe-China relations. Hans Jørgen Gåsemyr (NUPI and UiB) has written the chapter on Norway.

Europe Asia Diplomacy Styring
New report on China and multilateral development banks

21 Jan 2019

China is strengthening its position within international development finance and monetary cooperation.

Asia International economics Trade Development policy International organizations

All news about Asia (total 41)

Publications about Asia

Publication
India: A Contradictory Record
2019
- - Francesca R. Jensenius
This chapter provides a review of the role of women in Indian politics, with a focus on female legislators. It begins with an account of the entry of women into politics in the early 20th century. Second, it looks at the gradual increase in the number of women MPs and the barriers they have faced. The...
Asia Styring
Publication
China’s Belt and Road Initiative through the lens of Central Asia
2019
- - Roman Vakulchuk
- - Indra Overland
Has the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), launched by China in 2013, changed the perception of China among local actors in Central Asia? There are numerous internal problems and contradictions among the Central Asian countries and the region remains one of the least integrated in the world. This poses...
Russia and Eurasia Trade Asia International economics
Publication : ARTIKKEL
China's notion of cybersecurity: The importance of strategic cultures for cyber deterrence
2018
- - Lars Gjesvik
This paper debates the importance of different strategic cultures in cyberspace through the example of China. More than any other form of security cyber security is interpreted and acted on differently by different states. While the idea that the Internet would be a liberalizing force throughout the...
Cyber Asia