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Advancing Pride: The Road Ahead to Empower Asia's LGBTQ Communities
When it comes to advancing LGBTQ rights and promoting diversity in identity, Taiwan is ahead of the curve among Asian governments. In celebration of Pride Month, the Wilson Center’s Asia Program hosted a discussion on the challenges facing the LGBTQ communities across Asia, especially Japan and South Korea, and what lessons can be learned from Taipei’s endeavors. How and whether Washington’s focus on values and promoting LGBTQ rights can strengthen the Biden administration’s relations with Asian allies was also explored.
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Abraham Denmark
Director, Asia Program; Acting Director, Hyundai Motor-Korea Foundation Center for Korean History and Public Policy
Read more from AbrahamThe 21st century will be defined by what happens in Asia. It is the source of incredible economic growth and tremendous upward potential, but is also riven with uncertainty, tension, and competition.
Michael Kugelman
Deputy Director and Senior Associate for South Asia
Read more from Michael“This is a landmark deal. It brings Afghanistan closer than ever before to launching a formal peace process to end an interminable war. The US and the Taliban had a long and fraught negotiation. But as tough as it was, the next step will be even harder. A formal peace process will require a deeply divided Afghan political class to come together with a common vision toward peace, and the Taliban will need to agree to share power within a political system it has long rejected. In effect, the US-Taliban deal was the low-hanging fruit. Now the hard work begins.”
Shihoko Goto
Deputy Director for Geoeconomics and Senior Associate for Northeast Asia, Asia Program
Jean H. Lee
Senior Fellow
Read more from JeanNorth Korea’s nuclear weapons are such a source of strength and pride for the people, and such a key strategic tool for Kim, that it’s hard to see him giving them up entirely.
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Competition for Taiwan Scholars
Currently accepting applications for a month-long fellowship in summer 2021. This residential scholarship will bridge the worlds of academic research and policy implementation that will lead to enhanced relations between Taiwan and the United States.
Competition for Japan Scholars
Accepting applications on a rolling basis for a minimum period of three months. The Japan Scholar initiative is supported by the Sasakawa Peace Foundation to promote research on issues of mutual concern between Japan and the United States.
