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** Aug. 8, 2024
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Supporting Asian American Communities Facing Hate
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Asian American communities throughout the United States have faced a new wave of anti-Asian hate. RAND researchers recently conducted surveys in New York and Los Angeles to better understand these communities' experiences. Here's what they found:
- More than one-third of survey participants reported experiencing an anti-Asian hate incident.
- English speakers, 18- to 24-year-olds, and those with higher household incomes were more likely to report experiencing a hate incident.
- First-generation immigrants were more likely to take action after experiencing a hate incident--such as reporting it to the police or seeking help from a community-based organization--than were later generations.
- Major barriers to reporting hate incidents include language issues, lack of time, and lack of awareness of available resources.
- Approximately 45 percent of participants were unaware of community-based resources available to address anti-Asian hate.
These insights may inform new strategies that can help community-based organizations better support those affected by anti-Asian discrimination and violence.
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The Two Sides of Bangladesh's Ousted Government
On Monday, Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country amid widespread, violent protests seeking her removal. According to RAND's Rafiq Dossani, the collapse of Bangladesh's Awami League government is a cautionary tale. At the turn of the century, the Awami League offered hope that democratic government of the people could take hold in Bangladesh. But in reality, it only established an "electoral autocracy" in which leaders seek to rule forever by holding a vote every four or five years and engaging in repression. Hasina's ouster underscores the flaws of this model, Dossani says. And given the turmoil now facing the country, Bangladesh is in for a difficult period ahead.
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NATO Can't Be a One-Trick Pony
Since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, NATO has gone back to basics and focused on collective defense. According to RAND experts, this doesn't mean the alliance can afford to neglect its commitment to dealing with emerging incidents and crises before they devolve into bloody military conflicts. So, what should NATO do? Emphasizing more prevention activities, as well as integrating lessons learned from the war in Ukraine and counter-ISIS efforts, will be key. Coordinating with other multilateral organizations like the UN is also crucial to preparing for complex, emerging crises.
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