WEAI Research Scholar Stephen Noerper wrote an article for Pacific Forum titled "With Abe’s Departure, What Next for Seoul?" outlining the implications of the resignation of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe for Korea-Japan relations. Noerper also suggests various points of focus to encourage reconciliation between the two countries, cooperation on areas of mutual concern, and … [Read more...]
Takako Hikotani quoted in New York Times article on Shinzo Abe’s resignation
Professor Takako Hikotani was quoted in an August 29 article in the New York Times titled "Many Want to Be Japan’s New Leader. Do They Know What Awaits Them?" In the article, published shortly after news broke that Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe plans to step down from the role due to health issues, outlines the current challenges in store for Japan's next leader and … [Read more...]
Michael C. Davis writes on Hong Kong’s loss of autonomy from mainland China
In a July 2 article in Foreign Affairs titled "Hong Kong is Part of the Mainland Now," WEAI Research Scholar Michael C. Davis wrote about recent developments in Hong Kong, suggesting that the Chinese government has "stifled the territory's autonomy" with its new security law which allows authorities to crack down on "protesters accused of 'colluding with foreign forces,' … [Read more...]
Andrew Nathan and Michael Davis discuss Hong Kong as new security law takes effect
WEAI Professors Andrew J. Nathan and Michael C. Davis participated in two virtual panels hosted by Hong Kong Democracy Council US on Beijing's new security law over Hong Kong, which took effect on July 1, 2020: the anniversary of Hong Kong's return to Chinese control. Click here to watch the first panel. Click here to watch the second panel. … [Read more...]
Interview: Duncan McCargo discusses his new book, Fighting for Virtue: Justice and Politics in Thailand
Throughout his academic career, Nordic Institute of Asian Studies Director Duncan McCargo has closely followed Thailand’s coups, political protests, and periods of stability. In his new book Fighting for Virtue: Justice and Politics in Thailand, McCargo takes a closer look at one understudied branch of Thailand’s “network monarchy”--the judiciary. “The judicial system really … [Read more...]
