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Dr. James Gomez: Civil Society-Political Party Partnership Will Strengthen Democratic Resilience
In his remarks on “Sources of Democratic Resilience in Asia,” Asia Centre’s Regional Director, Dr. James Gomez, underscored the role

Asia Centre’s Dr. Gomez Explains “Civic Power” at 2026 Yushan Forum
On 17 March at the 2026 Yushan Forum, Asia Centre’s Regional Director, Dr. James Gomez expounded on the concept of

Asia Centre Delivers Digital Security Training’s in Indonesia
Asia Centre has played an active role in advancing digital security and online resilience in Indonesia, working in close collaboration

National Convening on Climate Disinformation in the Philippines: Legitimising Attacks on Indigenous Peoples
In the Philippines, attacks against Indigenous Peoples (IPs) are increasingly legitimised by climate disinformation which falsely labels their environmental defence

Asia Centre hosts Korea Democracy Foundation’s Honorary Office
On 13 March 2026, Asia Centre hosted the launch of the Honorary Office of the Korea Democracy Foundation (KDF) at

From Conference to Summit: The Evolution of Asia Centre’s Annual Conference
Over the past decade, from 2016 to 2025, Asia Centre’s annual conferences have evolved from a modest gathering of researchers

National Convening on Climate Disinformation in Indonesia: Prioritising Development Over Indigenous Peoples’ Vulnerability
Indigenous Peoples’ (IPs) vulnerabilities in Indonesia are being exacerbated by climate disinformation that prioritises national development narratives over Indigenous rights

National Convening on Climate Disinformation in Malaysia: Appropriating Indigenous Peoples’ Entitlements
Misleading climate narratives that support the appropriation of Indigenous Peoples entitlements and distort public understanding of land rights have become
