Maoist Insurgency in Nepal
August 7, 2002
Nepal's bloody Maoist uprising has claimed an estimated 4,000 lives in over six years, with over half of those lost in the last six months. The current hardline stance of both the Maoists and the government has raised concerns about the fate of Nepal's democracy. Access news, commentary, reports and papers, and online resources in this special report.
Asylum Seekers in Australia
August 1, 2002
Australia is becoming known as one of the toughest countries on asylum seekers who arrive illegally on its shores. Though its strict asylum policies are widely criticized by the UN, refugee organizations, and opposition parties in Australia, domestic support still remains strong. Access news, commentary and resource links for more information on asylum seekers in Australia.
Cultural Heritage Preservation in Asia
July 15, 2002
The destruction of the Bamiyan Buddhas in Afghanistan in March 2001 made it clear that the capacity of the international community to act in such cases is limited by the insufficiency of current agreements governing cultural preservation. Access resources, interviews, and links in this special feature.
Human Rights and Wrongs in Central Asia
July 1, 2002
This report addresses the human rights issues that have arisen in Central Asia since independence as well as the implications of the present 'War on Terrorism' on human rights in the region. Access commentary, links, and news sources on Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan in this Special Report.
North Korean Famine and Refugee Crisis
June 20, 2002
As the famine and refugee crisis continue, the international community faces the challenge of maintaining its fragile relationship with North Korea with the urgent need to provide humanitarian aid.
Chinatown
after September 11
April 17, 2002
The impact of September 11 on New York's economy is still being tallied.
While businesses in more affluent downtown neighborhoods such as Tribeca
and Wall Street receive the world's attention as they struggle to reopen,
New York's Chinatown and its immigrant community are silently suffering.
Women in Afghanistan
March 14, 2002
The plight of women in Afghanistan has been given a great deal of attention in the international media recently, with particular focus on harsh restrictions under Taliban rule. While the appointment of two women in the interim government represents an improvement, many Afghan women still lack access to healthcare and education. Keep track of new developments with this special report.
The Drug Trade in Central Asia
January 30, 2002
The "Golden Crescent" (Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iran) and the former Soviet republics of Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, and Tajikistan, play a central role in the global heroin trade. Access commentary, news stories, online reports, and multimedia, along with international resources and conferences and papers, in this special report.
Afghanistan's Reform Agenda: Four Perspectives
This timely Asian Update from the Asia Society discusses a rebuilding process in Afghanistan that would engage the international community as well as local actors and stakeholders in the country. The papers in this Update are based on the presentations made by the authors at a two-day symposium, Building Peace and Civil Society in Afghanistan: Challenges and Opportunities, held in New York on May 17 and in Washington, D.C., on May 18, 2001.
Afghanistan: The Humanitarian Crisis
January 25, 2002
The war in Afghanistan has brought international attention to the large-scale humanitarian crisis in the country, with relief organizations estimating that at least five million Afghans will rely on aid in order to survive the harsh winter. Keep track of the Afghan relief effort with this special report.
Building Peace and Civil Society in Afghanistan
This report draws on a two-day symposium, "Building Peace and Civil Society in Afghanistan: Challenges and Opportunities" sponsored by the Asia Society and the Carnegie Council on Ethics and International Affairs. The conference was held in New York and Washington, D.C. on, respectively, May 17 and 18, 2001.
The Kyoto Protocol and Climate Change
August 27, 2001
Environment ministers from 178 countries agreed on the operational outline for the 1997 Kyoto Protocol at a meeting in Bonn in late July. Find out more about the implications of the Protocol, as it was agreed upon, in this Special Report.
Cambodia: War Crimes Tribunal
August 16, 2001
Cambodia's King Norodom Sihanouk has signed legislation for a special tribunal to prosecute members of the Khmer Rouge. Learn more in this Special Report.
Japanese
History Textbook Raises Concerns
April 9, 2001
The approval of a
controversial history textbook in Japan has prompted a wave of criticism
from neighboring countries concerned about its accuracy and tone. Find
links to news articles, opinion pieces, and general resources.
Taliban:
What prompted Bamiyan?
March 28, 2001
This report on the
Taliban's destruction of heritage sites in Afghanistan provides background
material and analysis of what factors might have influenced their
decision.
Health and Education NGOs in India
March, 7 2001
India, home to one-sixth of the world's population, is also home to over two million non-governmental organizations, or NGOs. By no means a comprehensive study, this report is intended to be a starting point for people interested in giving something back to India.
Taiwan's
Nuclear Power Plant
March 1, 2001
Access articles and
commentary, as well as news coverage and related links on the construction
of Taiwan's fourth nuclear power plant.
Indonesia
in Conflict
March 1, 2001
This Report provides some context to
the different social conflicts in Indonesia, including the present
violence between the indigenous and settler populations of Kalimantan.
Clinton in
Vietnam
November 16, 2000
Access articles, commentary, useful
links, and Asia Society's latest Asian Update on this historic visit.
Freedom of
the Press in Iran
August 28, 2000
Access more information on
the issue of press freedom in Iran through articles and commentary, news
coverage, links, and other useful resources.
The
55th Anniversary of the Bombing of Japan
August 3, 2000
Access
resources on the history of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, various articles and
commentary, as well as personal accounts of the bombings.
Jewish
Communities in Asia
July 12, 2000
This special report
highlights several prominent Asian Jewish communities.
Crisis in
Fiji
June 12, 2000
This special report investigates the
history of racism in Fiji in light of the recent hostage crisis.
Climate
Change
November 11, 1999
Global climate change and how it may
affect the regions of Asia.
Crisis
in East Timor
October 20, 1999 (updated)
This report provides
extensive information on the tumultuous events unfolding in East Timor.
AIDS
in Asia
October 14, 1999
Access a compilation of articles and
links on the medical, political, economic, and social issues surrounding
the epidemic in Asia.
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