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Returnee students in South Korea: A call for recognition
Essentialised views of ‘Koreanness’ can be so strong that Korean children who study abroad are not considered ‘Korean’ when they return.
How civil society in the Philippines helped pass the ‘Sin Tax’ law and the lessons learned
Civil society organisations built strong networks of trust with legislators against the interests of commercial lobbyists.
Making Sri Lanka’s parliament answerable, transparent and relevant: The role of Manthri.lk
Amid sometimes chaotic governance, civil society provides a level of transparency about the work of parliament.
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.