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Interview: In-depth analysis of the Hong Kong security law and its implications

  • Professor Vivienne Bath,

As the dust settles on Hong Kong’s newly imposed security law, a legal expert analyses the law’s wide content and scope.

The Taliban develops regional relationships as it makes territorial gains in Afghanistan

  • Dr Zahid Shahab Ahmed, Abbas Farasoo & Professor Shahram Akbarzadeh,

As the Taliban and Afghan government begin peace talks, the Taliban is on the diplomatic front foot.

Pandemics, politics and principles: business and human rights in Southeast Asia in a time of crisis

  • Professor Andrew Rosser, Dr Kate Macdonald and Dr Ken M.P. Setiawan ,

It’s clear that full implementation of the UNGPs in Southeast Asia isn’t currently politically feasible.

COVID-19 media reporting in Taiwan: A proxy war over foreign relations?

  • Jasmine Li-Chia Chang,

Taiwanese media has shown political bias in its reporting of COVID-19 which indicates deep divisions over the future of Taiwan.

Business-related human rights violations continue unabated in Indonesia without implementation of the UNGPs

  • The Institute for Policy Research and Advocacy (ELSAM),

Business investment in Indonesia has grown dramatically in recent years, and business-related human rights violations have continued unabated.