Vikram Singh on Hong Kong and India-Pakistan

June 13, 2019 00:09:27
Vikram Singh on Hong Kong and India-Pakistan
On Peace
Vikram Singh on Hong Kong and India-Pakistan

Jun 13 2019 | 00:09:27

/

Show Notes

Massive unrest has hit Hong Kong, as citizens protest an extradition law they believe is favorable to China. Vikram Singh says protesters’ fear that Beijing is working to undermine Hong Kong’s longstanding judicial independence. Looking at India and Pakistan, Singh says that the chances for meaningful dialogue right now are small, as both countries focus on their own issues.

Other Episodes

Episode

November 15, 2018 00:07:32
Episode Cover

Johnny Walsh on Election Season in Afghanistan

As Afghans wait for official results from the parliamentary polls, Johnny Walsh says that the country is already entering “high political season” in preparation...

Listen

Episode

September 16, 2020 00:09:00
Episode Cover

Kathleen Kuehnast on the Inaugural Women Building Peace Award

USIP’s Kathleen Kuehnast discusses the inspiring work of Women Building Peace Award recipient Rita Lopidia of South Sudan, as well as the other finalists,...

Listen

Episode

August 15, 2019 00:08:55
Episode Cover

Jacob Stokes on China’s Credibility Problem

Amid the escalating Hong Kong crisis, USIP’s Jacob Stokes says China’s history of breaking deals has created a basic credibility problem that “relates to...

Listen