Organizer: Global East Asia Institute, Pace University and NYSEAN

Type/Location: Hybrid / New York City

Description:

How is the political landscape in Asia changing based on demands and activities from groups in society? Asia stands out as a site of considerable political activism. One notable example is the resilience of the Milk Tea Alliance, a social media human rights platform that netizens from Thailand, Myanmar, Hong Kong and Taiwan which was launched to mobilize grassroots support against autocratic regimes since the widespread protests in 2019, and this alliance has emerged as a youth-led prodemocracy alternative to anti-democratic forces. 2023-24 will also bring elections and other significant developments across Southeast and East Asia and this conference will provide a space to investigate the changing political landscape. This conference brings together scholars and activists looking to understand the diversity of actors, groups, and voices across Asia.

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