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Asian-Australians in politics: overcoming the barriers
WEBINAR: Our special guests analyse the under-representation of Asian-Australians in politics and how it can be overcome.
The demise of the left and the Islamisation of dissent in Indonesia
WEBINAR: The demise of Leftist political traditions has facilitated newer Islamic expressions of socio-political discontent.
Speaking no truth to power in a time of coup: Myanmar’s Human Rights Commission
Myanmar’s Human Rights Commission has been noticeably silent which raises issues regarding expectations of human rights institutions against regimes inimical to human rights.
The dark side of civil society? How Thailand’s civic networks foster autocracy
Royalist civil society networks operate as repressive forces which reduce democratic space.
China’s quest for greater technological self-reliance
Chinese leaders have endorsed a sweeping economic strategy which will have profound implications for global economics and geopolitics, including for Australia.