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Melbourne Asia Review is a research-based publication of the Asia Institute, University of Melbourne.

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‘Statelessness in Asia’ edited by Michelle Foster, Jaclyn Neo & Christoph Sperfeldt

  • Antje Missbach,

This book addresses a significant research gap—that statelessness exists in contexts devoid of forced migration and prolonged refugee situations.

How stateless Rohingya women and children are navigating vulnerability in Thailand and Malaysia

  • Zoe Bell, Bina D’Costa, Michelle Godwin, Amporn Marddent, Khin & Hamidah Abdul Salam.,

Stateless Rohingya from Myanmar in Thailand and Malaysia live in constant fear of violence, detention and other risks.

INTRODUCTION: Statelessness—A global issue with an Asian epicentre

  • A/Prof. Radha Govil & A/Prof. Christoph Sperfeldt,

Statelessness in Asia is driven by ethnic nationalism, displacement and restrictive citizenship regimes. But it’s neither inevitable nor irreversible.

The Muslim ethno-religiouscape of Thailand can be accommodated peacefully

  • Prof. Imtiyaz Yusuf,

Thai Muslims see themselves as part of an integrated Thai polity.

Parliamentary monitoring organisations in Thailand are emerging as an essential tool for political participation

  • Thitirat Thipsamritkul, A/Prof. Rawin Leelapatana & Suprawee Earn Asanasak,

Thai civil society organisations are working towards greater democratisation, including observing elections and parliament.

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