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The struggle for parliamentary transparency in Mongolia since the adoption of democracy
For three decades, Mongolia has maintained its status as a democracy, but there is growing evidence of backsliding.
Outward facing and forward thinking: 25 years of the University of Melbourne’s Asia Institute
Australia’s national interest is being undermined by the erosion of specialist high level research programs on key Asian societies, especially China.
Elections 2024, hybrid regimes and the future of democracy in Pakistan
The military’s actions have led to the most severe political crisis since 2018 and the future of democracy seems bleak.
The Contradictions in Anwar’s Civilising Mission in Malaysia
Many are missing out on Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s vision for inclusion and prosperity while political allies are indulged.
INTERVIEW: Democratic leadership can be about hope rather than fear
The leader of Thailand’s largest opposition party reflects on politics and democracy as he delivers the University of Melbourne’s Southeast Asia Oration.