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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.

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.

Engaging with Indigenous knowledges in Asia: Sharing new opportunities for exchange

  • Prof. Aaron Corn & Prof. Barry Judd,

The power imbalance between the academic Anglosphere and the world’s Indigenous peoples need not continue unchecked.

INTRODUCTION: From appreciation to enjoyment: Varieties of Indigenous knowledge in Asia

  • Dr Samuel Curkpatrick,

Indigenous knowledges are a living force through which political, cultural and economic relations are reshaped.

The sexual and gender-based violence challenge in Asia

  • Dr Hyein Ellen Cho & Dr Amira Aftab,

Asia faces a huge challenge in confronting sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) – from child marriage to institutional neglect and online abuse. Hyein Ellen Cho and Amira Aftab analyse the breadth of the problem and offer some hopeful solutions.