Our Research

As the world transitions into the 21st century from the post-Cold War era, Asia has undergone significant transformations. China’s rise to global power has challenged the existing models of globalization and reshaped its relationships with Asian countries, as well as global powers like the United States, Europe, and Africa. The intensifying geopolitical tensions and discussions around a global arms race have heightened risks across various fronts. The past two decades have also seen the rapid emergence of cyber surveillance, platform capitalism, algorithmic logistics, ubiquitous communication, digital governance, and the financialization of the metaverse.

Additionally, the escalation of global capitalism has contributed to the growing issue of statelessness among migrants, with over 100 million international migrants originating from Asia and 83 million migrating within the region. These individuals often face severe discrimination and inhumane treatment due to their status. Concurrently, unrelenting infrastructure development and natural resource extraction are inflicting severe environmental damage, leading to extensive climate change and ecological crises. Moreover, there is widespread disregard for the interdependencies between human entities, sentient beings, and insentient objects, leading to a devaluation of life that perpetuates entrenched inequalities and injustices.