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Melbourne Asia Review is a research-based publication of the Asia Institute, University of Melbourne.

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Colonial borders and the production of statelessness in Myanmar, India, Bangladesh & Sri Lanka

  • Subin Mulmi,

Statelessness in Myanmar, India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka is rooted in the impact of British colonialism.

Foundlings at risk of statelessness in the Philippines: Progress and challenges

  • Melvin C. Suarez,

Deserted or abandoned children in the Philippines have citizenship rights, but there are still problems with implementation.

Recognition without sovereignty: Statehood and the fragmentation of Palestine

  • Dr. Shahd Qannam,

The recent wave of State recognition of Palestine allows States to claim alignment with international law but may exclude Palestinians from statelessness protection.

How stateless Rohingya women and children are navigating vulnerability in Thailand and Malaysia

  • Zoe Bell, Bina D’Costa, Michelle Godwin, Amporn Marddent, Khin & Hamidah Abdul Salam.,

Stateless Rohingya from Myanmar in Thailand and Malaysia live in constant fear of violence, detention and other risks.

Why the transfer of stateless refugees by Australia to Nauru is concerning and in breach of international law

  • Katie Robertson,

Australia should terminate its latest arrangement Nauru, which will have real and significant consequences for stateless people.