Publications

Democratic Development and Social Resilience in the Asia Pacific

Asia-Pacific societies are facing complex economic, political, and societal challenges. In the face of demographic decline, income inequality, climate change, and political polarization, what makes societies resilient? Our working paper explores societal resilience and its relationship with the resilience of various regime types in Asia.

Misinformation, Disinformation, and Vaccine Hesitancy in the Asia Pacific

This series examines how different countries experience vaccine hesitancy, both historically and during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the role of misinformation and disinformation in government and civil society efforts to promote vaccination.

Sustainability and Resilience in Asia-Pacific Health Systems

Four years since the pandemic, Asia-Pacific health systems remain vulnerable but can offer solutions and lessons for the global community.

The Critical Link Between Democratic and Social Resilience

This article points to ways in which social resilience affects democratic regime resilience.

US Skepticism Prevails over China Factor: Next Steps for China-US-Taiwan Relations after Taiwan’s Election

This Chinese article is based on the English article "What Taiwan’s 2024 Election Means for China, the US, and the Future of Taiwan" by Syaru Shirley Lin, Caroline Fried, and Siwei Huang published on the China Leadership Monitor.

What Taiwan’s 2024 Election Means for China, the US, and the Future of Taiwan

Syaru Shirley Lin, Caroline Fried, and Siwei Huang of CAPRI provide in-depth analysis on the implication of Taiwan's 2024 presidential and legislative elections on current domestic governance challenges and the evolving Taipei-Beijing-Washington relationship.

Internationalization of Talent

CAPRI is exploring how talent pipelines can be strengthened to give people the skills, opportunities, and mindsets the Asia Pacific needs to build economic and societal resilience.

Taiwan: Walking the Tightrope between the United States and China

This chapter examines the implications of U.S.-China decoupling for Taiwan’s integration with the Chinese and world economies and explores how this economic fragmentation is shaping the context in which the Taiwanese are determining their island’s future.

Mental Wellness and Social Resilience in the Asia Pacific

This research project investigates the diverse approaches taken by Asia Pacific countries in addressing mental health, examining the multifaceted impact of political, cultural, and socioeconomic factors on the conceptualization of mental health within government policies, healthcare systems, and public perceptions.

Innovating for the Climate-resilient Future

This workstream considers energy policy, climate finance, planetary health, and innovation to help policymakers address the climate crisis in the Asia Pacific.