Regional Alternatives in Asia

Philippines: Food for a Rooted Future

January 2011
John Cavanagh
Robin Broad

The successful initiatives of farmers to take back control of their lives and gain food security are empowering communities in the Philippines and around the world.

The Global Economy in 2011: Recovery Recedes, Convulsion Looms

January 2011
Walden Bello

As the U.S. and Europe appear to be headed for a deeper economic crisis, some analysts discern a “decoupling” of East Asia and other developing areas from the western economies.

Putting profit before society

October 2010
Praful Bidwai

Mining in India has been significant in contributing to the 45 million people displaced thanks to "development" projects, yet the industry is still not being made to compensate communities for the loss of livelihoods, homes and environmental health.

Retrograde shift

October 2010
Praful Bidwai

Manmohan Singh is intent on shifting Congress and UPA politics rightwards. Whether and how Sonia Gandhi resists this will determine the Congress' future.

Press Release: Leading political analysts from Asia in Brussels to challenge ASEM

September 2010

TNI and the AEPF will call on the Heads of State and governments of ASEM member countries to pursue more just and sustainable solutions to current global crises.

Asia Europe People's Forum 2010

September 2010

The AEPF this year in Brussels brought together citizens for dialogue, solidarity and action, as a platform from which to oppose corporate-dominated, undemocratic and neoliberal responses to ongoing crises.

Asia Europe People's Forum 2010

September 2010

At AEPF 2010 civil society from Europe and Asia will come together to discuss, propose and development democratic alternatives to neoliberal, free trade ideology dominating bi-regional development.

Practical and tactical challenges, and strategic perspectives for African engagement with China

September 2010
Dot Keet

There are many important factors to consider when speaking broadly of China's role in Africa, and one should avoid falling into the trap of simplistic comparisons with historic African-European relations.

Power without responsibility? The rise of China and India

September 2010
Praful Bidwai

As the Asia-Europe Summit gets ready to meet in early October, what are the implications of the rising power of Asia for progress on tackling poverty, inequality and climate change?

Asia-Europe civil society forum opens with calls to re-design global financial system

October 2008
TNI

Europe and Asia should take the initiative to re-design the global financial system, according to delegates at the Asia Europe People’s Forum (AEPF), which began in Beijing today.