Recording: Launch of The State of Conflict and Violence in Asia, 2021: Identity-based Conflict and Extremism

“The world has endured a tumultuous few years due to economic stagnation, political polarization, global power struggles, violence, and long-term fragility accelerated and compounded by the Covid-19 pandemic. In Asia, political violence and organized conflicts continue to be fueled by the rising trend toward more authoritarian governance, the resurgence of identity-based politics, the contraction of democratic space, and violent extremism—often exacerbated by online disinformation. The second edition of The Asia Foundation’s State of Conflict and Violence in Asia report explores these factors and patterns of events through regional assessments and country-specific overviews, in particular addressing contemporary concerns over political polarization and identity-based tensions.”

Watch the recording of The Asia Foundation’s launch event below, featuring Adam Burke, Sidney Jones, and Sofia Shakil.

Read the State of Conflict and Violence in Asia 2021 report on The Asia Foundation website.