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Reassessing Social and Human Sciences Research in the Asia-Pacific
By Phinith Chanthalangsy
In a world obsessed with “quick-fix” solutions, can research in the social and human sciences counter the appeal of narrow ideologies?
UNESCO to Investigate Alleged Rights Abuses at Angkor Wat
By Luke Hunt
The rights group Amnesty International says more than 40,000 people have been forcibly displaced.
UNESCO Has Failed to Prevent Forced Evictions at Angkor Wat
By Sambath Reth
The rights group Amnesty International claims that thousands of families have been evicted from the world-famous temples over the past year.
How Mongolia’s Nomadic Culture Is Navigating Modernization
By Bolor Lkhaajav
Mongolia's government is taking pains to keep traditional nomadic culture alive – and hoping to boost revenue streams as a byproduct.
Hydropower vs Heritage: Will Laos Lose Luang Prabang?
By Tom Fawthrop
Another Mekong dam project threatens to cost the former royal capital its UNESCO World Heritage status.
Bridging the Gaps in the Asia-Pacific Information Superhighway
By Liu Diyi
How can we foster a more connected and inclusive Asia-Pacific?
Should China Now Lead UNESCO?
By Grace Guo
The move would represent a step in the wrong direction for the organization.
The Trouble With Temple Restoration in Myanmar
By Luke Hunt
The country is only beginning to reexamine how it preserves its ancient temples.
Japan's Tangle of Ideology and Diplomacy
By Yo-Jung Chen
Abe’s diplomatic successes are being constrained by his ideological leanings.
Moderating Japan’s UNESCO Policy
By Trevor Kennedy
The country has benefited from listing sites, but it must avoid politicizing the process.
UNESCO Accepts China's Nanjing Massacre Documents
By Bochen Han
Japan is not happy with the UN body's decision.
UNESCO's Great Barrier Reef Decision Has Much Wider Ramifications
By Luke Hunt
An Australian plan, if accepted, could form a pan-ASEAN/Pacific blueprint.
ISIS Is Destroying Priceless Artifacts. Here's How to Stop Them.
By Thiago Velozo and Lucas Bento
The Islamic States' desecration of Iraq's cultural heritage can not be allowed to continue.
Japanese WWII Survivor Wants UNESCO Certification for Kamikaze Letters
By J.T. Quigley and Angela Erika Kubo
Our Tokyo editors talk about controversial letters penned by Kamikaze pilots and more in this week's podcast.
As China Feuds With Japan, Nanjing Takes Center Stage
By Shannon Tiezzi
Nanjing's World War II legacy has propelled the former capital to center stage in the ongoing China-Japan tensions.
Can the UN Save Japan’s Shrinking Food Exports?
If the UNESCO puts washoku on its cultural heritage list, it could reverse the decline in Japanese food exports.
Mahjong: The King of Chinese Games
Few games anywhere have as much cultural significance as China’s mahjong.
Inside Uzbekistan’s First Family Feud
In a rare interview, Lola Karimova-Tillyaeva has put the maximum distance between herself and her roots.
Potala Palace: Tibet’s Towering Spiritual Sanctum
The Potala Palace remains a powerful symbol of Tibet, despite decades of cultural and political change.
Phnom Pel: A Perplexing Graveyard in the Cambodian Jungle
A graveyard in Cambodia’s mountains has enchanted explorers for years.
Great Wall of China: Fortified Symbol of a Nation’s Ancient Past
The Great Wall of China still confounds visitors more than 2,000 years since its construction began.
Mount Fuji to Become a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Mt. Fuji, Japan’s most iconic peak, will likely become the nation’s 17th UNESCO World Heritage site.
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