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Reassessing Social and Human Sciences Research in the Asia-Pacific

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

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

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

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?

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.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Bridging the Gaps in the Asia-Pacific Information Superhighway

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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