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The Center for Asian Democracy aims to promote research & teaching about democratization in Asia & to be a forum for discussion in Louisville & the region.
Louisville, Kentucky
Joined January 2011
As Trump Admin. cuts continue to have effect, Radio Free Asia shuts its doors for the first time in 29 years. USAGM’s elimination through EO began the financial hardships for RFA. RFA leaders say, "Authoritarian regimes are already celebrating." More:
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Announcing the move, staff at the outlet said 'authoritarian regimes are already celebrating' its potential demise.
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NEW DATE! Our lecture with Dr. Jonathan Corpus Ong has been rescheduled for next Thursday, Nov. 13th at 1pm. The event will be held in Ford Hall, Room 305. A livestream will also be available for those that cannot attend in person. Register now: https://t.co/8MFDovQ7lU
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Newly-arrived CAD doctoral fellow Khasan Redjaboev joins the pod to discuss his research on governance in Central Asia, with a special focus on Soviet colonial legacies in the region. Khasan's research brings this diverse region into focus. Stream now: https://t.co/Hj584YyCij
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Pres. Trump’s visit to Asia has included little public talk about democracy. As trade negotiations dominate headlines, observers note that Asia's well-documented democratic backsliding seems to be off of the diplomatic agenda. See more:
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Several of the leaders President Trump will encounter are either autocrats or presiding over fragile democracies. And some admire his willingness to break the rules.
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You are invited to join us on Thursday, November 6th at 1pm for a conversation with Dr. Jonathan Corpus Ong. This talk will discuss counter-disinformation efforts in the Global South. Lunch will be provided. We hope to see you there, register now! https://t.co/O5s3ku85nn
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Want to learn more about elections in Taiwan? Listen to our podcast “Inside Taiwan's Local Elections” from 2022 with Dr. Kharis Templeman here:
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On November 26, 2022, Taiwan held local elections commonly referred to as its "midterms." Dr. Kharis Templeman of the Project on Taiwan in the Indo-Pacific at Stanford University's Hoover Institution...
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Taiwan Update: Cheng Li-wun elected new KMT leader. Accusations of Chinese interference in the election come from Jaw Shau-kong, former KMT Vice Presidential candidate. Jaw is a key supporter of the establishment candidate that Cheng defeated. Read more:
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Cheng Li-wun will take over the leadership of Kuomintang party on November 1.
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Also, read our student research report “Religion and Myanmar’s Post-Coup Politics” here: https://t.co/ggccjFMD7t
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Want to learn more about conflict in Myanmar? Listen to our podcast “Inside the Myanmar Civil War” with Professor Jacques Bertrand here: https://t.co/un3O4EBNCu
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Since February 2021, Myanmar has descended into one of the worst periods of its long-lasting civil war. Recent news reports indicate opposition gains on the battlefield, but what does it mean for the...
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Myanmar Update: Military airstrike on anti-Junta protest kills 40 civilians. The protest was a vigil held during a Buddhist festival in Chaung U. This crackdown comes as the military prepares for its fraudulent elections to consolidate power. Read more:
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Locals tell the BBC the carnage has made it hard to identify victims of the military attack.
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Want to learn more about Japanese politics? Listen to our podcast “Inside the LDP's Weak Performance in Japan's Elections” with Prof. Charles McClean here:
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On October 27th, Japan’s voters headed to the polls for a snap election called by the ruling coalition. The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), the country’s governing party and dominant power, under-a...
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Japan Update: Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s new “Iron Lady,” is expected to be the country’s first female prime minister. A conservative nationalist, she is anti-immigration and pro-military. Her pressing challenge is restoring the LDP's popularity. Read more:
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Arch-conservative Sanae Takaichi is poised to become Japan's first female prime minister — but challenging political realities may push the nationalist leader toward a more pragmatic approach.
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We will be hosting a conversation with Dr. Lisa Björkman on her new book “Drama of Democracy: Political Representation in Mumbai” on Monday, October 13th at 12:30. We hope to see you there, register today! https://t.co/oVEuXWiYHv
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The Dalai Lama's recent comments on his future reincarnation have sent shockwaves throughout Asian politics. Stream the latest episode of our podcast with Dr. Tenzin Dorjee to discuss how his research helps make sense of the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday. https://t.co/TsrsMLphpL
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Want to learn more about recent political dynamics in the Philippines? Listen to our podcast episode “Inside the Philippine Midterms” with Prof. Nicole Curato:
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In early May, voters in the Philippines will head to the polls for the country's midterm elections. These races are always seen as a referendum on the incumbent president, and this year, they take on...
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Over 200 arrested in anticorruption protests last week in Manila. Demonstrations were largely peaceful, but clashes with police left dozens injured. Graft in flood control projects that allegedly totals billions sparked protests. Read more here:
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Thousands attended rallies in Manila over a corruption scandal linked to ghost flood control projects.
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It was a pleasure to host Dr. Erin Lin of @osupolisci at UofL for a discussion on her recently published book, When The Bombs Stopped: The Legacy of War in Rural Cambodia. If you couldn’t make it to the event, you can find a recording of the talk here! https://t.co/UnIsJZ6rlV
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Want to learn more about Nepali elections? Listen to our podcast “Inside the Nepal Election” from 2022: https://t.co/cQlYI6uDeW
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On November 20, 2022, Nepal will hold its national election. Dr. Jeevan Sharma, Director of the Centre of South Asian Studies at the University of St. Andrews, joins the podcast to talk about the...
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Update from Nepal: 74 killed during Gen Z protests that forced former Prime Minister Oli to resign. Caretaker PM Shushila Karki has announced elections in early March, but obstacles remain to meeting that timeline. Read more here: https://t.co/DE6xvgAyZj
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Chosen for her integrity after deadly anti-graft protests, Nepal's Prime Minister Sushila Karki now faces her toughest challenge: to meet the demands of the protesters who toppled her predecessor and...
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ICYMI: We go further in-depth in the Indonesia protests on our Inside Asia podcast with Dr. Alex Arifianto of Nanyang Technological University, now available to stream.
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Why have protests provoked a violent reaction from Indonesia's government in the past month, and what does this teach us about the health of democracy in the world's largest Muslim-majority country?...
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