Introduction Bhutan, a small country nestled in between two great powers, has faced over a decade of rapid political, economic, and social changes. This nation is well…… Read more “The Pursuit of Equal Development: Discussions from the Bhutanese Elections”
Project Type: South Asia
The rise of #metoo in India
From Hollywood to Bollywood- The rise of the #metoo movement in India The #metoo movement certainly did not remain a regional phenomenon. It prompted millions of women…… Read more “The rise of #metoo in India”
The Impact of Sanctions on Iranians
Abstract On November 5, 2018, the US completed its move to reinstate all economic sanctions against Iran that had been lifted under the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan…… Read more “The Impact of Sanctions on Iranians”
Hostile or Hospitable? The Paradoxical Nature of Urban Spaces
AbstractAccording to the UN 2018 Revision of World Urbanization Prospects, Delhi, the second largest city in the world by population is predicted to overtake Tokyo to become…… Read more “Hostile or Hospitable? The Paradoxical Nature of Urban Spaces”
Asian Games · is it really a success for the development of Indonesia?
Abstract From 18 August to 2 September 2018, Indonesia hosted the prestigious 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta and Palembang. People came from all around Asia to support…… Read more “Asian Games · is it really a success for the development of Indonesia?”
SOUTH ASIA ∙ Ethnic Tensions in Sri Lanka
Nine years after the end of a civil war that lasted a quarter of a century, ethno-religious tensions in Sri Lanka are resurfacing. On February 26th, 2018…… Read more “SOUTH ASIA ∙ Ethnic Tensions in Sri Lanka”
SOUTH ASIA ・ India and Pakistan: Contentious Neighbors Held together by the Past
India and Pakistan have had a contentious relationship since their partition into two separate states in 1947. United as one colony under the British Empire, British India’s…… Read more “SOUTH ASIA ・ India and Pakistan: Contentious Neighbors Held together by the Past”
SOUTH ASIA ・ What might Sri Lanka’s recent ban on women purchasing alcohol reveal about the fight for gender equality?
Mere days after it had been lifted by the country’s finance minister, Sri Lanka’s President Maithripala Sirisena has reimposed a ban on women buying alcohol that has…… Read more “SOUTH ASIA ・ What might Sri Lanka’s recent ban on women purchasing alcohol reveal about the fight for gender equality?”
SOUTH ASIA・ Thai pro-democracy activists subjected to increasing crackdowns
Angry protests have broken out in Thailand following the military junta’s decision to postpone democratic elections until next year. This is the third time the Thai military…… Read more “SOUTH ASIA・ Thai pro-democracy activists subjected to increasing crackdowns”
SOUTHEAST ASIA • How policy drove smart development in Singapore
Cities are key players in tackling  issues of environmental sustainability and climate change. Urban areas represent about 2% of the global surface, yet produce 80% of the…… Read more “SOUTHEAST ASIA • How policy drove smart development in Singapore”
