German-Southeast Asian Center of Excellence for Public Policy and Good Governance (CPG)
The German-Southeast Asian Center of Excellence for Public Policy and Good Governance (CPG) is an academic institute and think tank as well as a provider of advisory services and facilitator.
Built upon the cooperation between three universities – Thammasat University, Frankfurt University, and Münster University – we are a joint institute attached to the Faculty of Law of Thammasat University in Bangkok.
We conduct and publish research, organize academic events, consult and advise public and private stakeholders, and offer various services for students, scholars and alumni.
Our focus is on areas such as constitutional law & human rights, security & peace studies, and governance & compliance. We are committed to combine theoretical understanding and practical experience.
We pursue an interdisciplinary and comparative approach with a strong regional focus on Southeast Asia.
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Strong International Interest in CPG–DEG Webinar on CBAM Verification Readiness
Upcoming Online Event
CPG Director Henning Glaser teaches Compliance and Civil Law at European University Viadrina
CPG Director Henning Glaser on Myanmar’s constitutional future
CPG Program Manager Lucas Meier discusses ASEAN manufacturing resilience at industry event in Bangkok
CPG Program Manager Lucas Meier on ASEAN’s evolving BRICS engagement
Meeting with Dr. Nimnual Piewthongngam
Temporary Suspension of Asia in Review
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TestAS
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Public events
March 2026
Winds of Change: Geopolitics at the Crossroads of South and Southeast Asia
Winds of Change: Geopolitics at the Crossroads of South and Southeast Asia
February 2026
Nepal’s 2026 Elections: Youth Mobilization, Political Fragmentation, and Reform Prospects
Nepal’s 2026 Elections: Youth Mobilization, Political Fragmentation, and Reform Prospects
About the German-Southeast Asian Center of Excellence for Public Policy and Good Governance
CPG conducts research on law, governance, and geopolitics, providing insights to governments, international organizations, and civil society. We integrate interdisciplinary expertise with regional knowledge, delivering strategic analysis, policy recommendations, and capacity-building initiatives.