GIGA Talk

Expert discussion on India’s G20 Presidency showcasing the work of the T20 outreach progamme, specifically of its unique taskforce “LiFE, Resilience and Values for Wellbeing.” International scholars and think tankers share their insights on the G20 effort and German interests amid increasing geoeconomic competition.

Following the invasion of Ukraine, the EU and US imposed unprecedented sanctions on Russia. The Western measures have curtailed industrial production and damaged the financial sector in Russia, but they have not (yet) forced Putin to withdraw from Ukraine. How do experts see the current situation one year into the war?

The emergence of online labour platforms in the Global South is rapidly changing the world of work. While offering new employment opportunities, many of these jobs are characterised by precarious working conditions. This GIGA Talk will discuss the socio-economic implications of these developments in India and Africa.

Two years after the 2021 military coup, Myanmar is back under closed military rule, armed conflicts between the military and ethnic armed organisations are escalating, and international isolation is again increasing. In this GIGA Talk, we will discuss the current situation with renowned experts and policymakers.