As democratic forces continue to face serious setbacks in Hong Kong and Myanmar, we look at these two protest movements and the new mechanisms of protest and mobilization against a previously successful movement in Taiwan. What lessons can be drawn from Taiwan’s transformation to an uninterrupted and unfettered democracy? Leading experts on Hong Kong, Myanmar and Taiwan will discuss comparative demographics of the popular movements, grassroots strategies, traditional and new social media, and political mobilization.

A discussion will take place between panelists Michael Hsiao, Taiwan-Asia Exchange Foundation, Kharis Templeman, Stanford University, and Christina Fink, George Washington University. Syaru Shirley Lin, University of Virginia, will serve as discussant, and Sigur Associate Director Deepa Ollapally will moderate. The discussion will be followed by an audience Q&A.

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