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Melbourne Asia Review is a research-based publication of the Asia Institute, University of Melbourne.
Public sentiment in China cools towards Australia
Two consecutive years of polling indicates that Chinese attitudes towards Australia have become less favourable.
WEBINAR: Human rights and democratic regression in Asia
Three experts on human rights and civil society discuss the situation in two countries which have seen recent democratic regression, Thailand and Myanmar, as well as the use of forced disappearances.
INTRODUCTION: Questions and challenges for civil society and human rights in Asia
As elsewhere, many societies in Asia have recently witnessed the rapid rise of populists and democratic regression.
Understanding why, when and how Australia promotes human rights in Asia
In pursuing its foreign policy, Australia has to balance various interests in human rights, security and prosperity.
The many challenges of fighting against enforced disappearances in Asia
Many Asian countries still do not understand the nature of enforced disappearance, and often believe the issue is not relevant in their countries.