As the most populous continent Asia presents dynamic research opportunities. From development and social change to economics and geopolitics, Asia is at the centre of the 21st century. The rise of India and China, the increasing technological expertise of Asian countries and the growing power of ASEAN nations are balanced by political tension and conflict in the Middle East and West Asia. This broad spectrum of Asian themes offers several research possibilities for interested students.
CEI is engaged in research and offers a vision and direction for Asian study through an academic lens. Staff are familiar with social and demographic transitions, environmental challenges from climate and water to degradation and land use, significant inequality, and rural-to-urban divides. Asia’s cutting-edge digital skills, computing, technologies and development trajectories lead the world. People, institutions, policy, conflict and cooperation come from history and shape today’s events. An Asian perspective is vital to developing Portugal and Europe’s global understanding. CEI is home to Asian studies.