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Edition 3, 2020
Business and human rights in Southeast Asia
The Taliban is actively developing relationships with regional powers as it makes territorial gains in Afghanistan
As the Taliban and Afghan government begin peace talks, the Taliban is on the diplomatic front foot.
Learning to speak each other’s languages, again
Understanding each other’s languages and cultures will help overcome the vulnerabilities in Australia’s multiculturalism and its engagement with Asia exposed by COVID-19.
COVID-19, women and digitised food networks in Jakarta: Inequality and resilience
COVID-19 has highlighted the need for informal food networks and the essential role that women play in creating and sustaining them.
COVID-19: The politics of local responses in Indonesia
Indonesia has been widely criticised for a weak national response to COVID-19. But sub-national governments have also played an important role.
COVID-19 media reporting in Taiwan: A proxy war over foreign relations?
Taiwanese media has shown political bias in its reporting of COVID-19 which indicates deep divisions over the future of Taiwan.
Edition 3, 2020
Business and human rights in Southeast Asia
Pandemics, politics and principles: business and human rights in Southeast Asia in a time of crisis
It's clear that full implementation of the UNGPs in Southeast Asia isn't currently politically feasible.
Overcoming Oligarchy? The UN’s Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights in the Philippines
Major human rights abuses and even business-related killings are widespread in the Philippines.
Palm oil, migrant workers, indigenous peoples and corporations: Responses of Malaysia’s Human Rights Commission
Malaysia's Suhakam plays a crucial role in promoting the implementation of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.
Obstacles to implementing the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights in Southeast Asia
There are persistent, and in many respects, intensifying obstacles confronting the business and human rights agenda in Southeast Asia.
Myanmar’s military: Its power over business and human rights and the UN’s Guiding Principles
The difficulties of implementing the UNGPs on business and human rights in a 'pervasive culture of immunity'.
Is ASEAN doing enough to address business and human rights?
ASEAN has taken steps to improve human rights protections, but its silo mentality is hampering action on business and human rights.
Business-related human rights violations continue unabated in Indonesia without implementation of the UNGPs
Business investment in Indonesia has grown dramatically in recent years, and business-related human rights violations have continued unabated.
Addressing modern slavery, Justine Nolan and Martijn Boersma
Important insights into the complexities that perpetuate slavery in a contemporary context.
COVID-19 Analysis
