Niki Alsford is Professor of Anthropology and Human Geography, and Director for the Institutes for the Study of the Asia Pacific (ISAP), and the Institute for Area and Migration Studies (AMIS) at the University of Central Lancashire. He is a Research Associate at the Centre of Taiwan Studies at SOAS and an Associate Member of the Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Oxford. In 2023, he was selected as the Ewha Global Fellow at Ewha Womans University in Seoul, South Korea. Alsford's research focuses primarily on Taiwan, Korea, and the Pacific Islands. He is the book series editor for the Taiwan Series at BRILL, the Korean series at Routledge, and a new series on Asia Pacific Cultures, Communities, and Landscapes at Palgrave Macmillan. Alsford is the author of Taiwan Lives: A Socio-Political History, published by the University of Washington Press in 2024.
Alsford’s research focuses primarily on comparative anthropology within the Asia Pacific region. Chief among these is an engagement with Austronesian migration and the maritime cultures of Pacific islands. His present work is bridging a cognitive divide in environmental discussions between Indigenous knowledge and climate science. Alsford is a registered… Read more
Occupation: Professor of Anthropology and Human Geography
Countries of expertise: American Samoa, Cook Islands, Fiji, French Polynesia, Guam, Japan, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, New Caledonia, Niue, North Korea, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Pitcairn Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Tuvalu
Jordyn Haime is a skilled China-focused journalist and researcher whose work sheds light on religion, civil society, and human rights under complex political conditions. Her field reporting and academic research bridge the gap between investigative journalism and policy insight. With deep regional knowledge, Mandarin proficiency, and practical training experience, Jordyn is a valuable asset for organizations covering East Asia’s most sensitive social and political issues and empowering ethical, fact-based reporting on China’s global impact.
Occupation: Jordyn Haime is an experienced journalist, researcher, and China
specialist with deep expertise reporting on religion, civil society,
human rights, and cross-border issues in East and Southeast
Asia. She has contributed articles and analyses to leading
international outlets, combining strong field reporting with
academic research and language skills. Jordyn’s work bridges
journalism and public policy, delivering nuanced, fact-based
insights on sensitive topics such as religious freedom,
surveillance, and migration. She also brings experience designing and delivering training for early-career journalists and
civil society actors on reporting ethics and China-related topics.
Countries of expertise: China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, United States of America
Alexander Parini is a dynamic educator, policy communicator, and regional expert on U.S.-Asia relations with significant teaching and advisory experience across Vietnam and China. As a lecturer, columnist, and editor, he excels in translating complex global affairs into accessible narratives for students, policymakers, and international audiences. His written work and public commentary featured by My Asia Connections and BBC Vietnamese have examined education diplomacy, trade shifts, and post-pandemic geopolitics, making him a valuable contributor to discourse on Asia’s evolving regional role. With deep academic credentials from SOAS and Peking University, and a solid grounding in U.S. and UK institutional contexts, he represents a rare blend of academic, editorial, and intercultural insight. Alexander’s ability to bridge Western and Asian perspectives through public speaking, writing, and classroom leadership marks him as an influential figure in global education and policy circles.
Occupation: Alexander Parini is an international relations lecturer, policy
writer, and cross-cultural communication expert specializing in
Southeast and East Asia, particularly Vietnam and China. With
over a decade of experience in teaching, public diplomacy, and
editorial leadership, he has built a multi-faceted career that
bridges higher education, U.S.-Asia policy dialogue, and
intercultural engagement. Alexander currently lectures at the
University of Economics and Finance in Ho Chi Minh City and
serves as Editor-in-Chief of My Asia Connections, a platform
for global education and geopolitical commentary. He has led
education-focused delegations, conducted analysis for
USAID’s LinkSME Project, and published widely on… Read more Countries of expertise: Canada, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Mexico, North Korea, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States of America, Vietnam
The Expert is a Barrister-at-Law of England and Wales. The Expert is a practicing Advocate of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh. He holds the position of Head of Chambers at "Justice for All', with nearly a decade's experience in legal practice. The expert regularly moves before the Supreme Court of Bangladesh for various matters including Writ (Judicial Review), Criminal and Civil Appeal and Revision, Bail Petition, Intellectual Property, Company Matter, Inheritance, Public Interest Litigation, Muslim Personal Law, Succession Law, Hindu Law, etc.
As a practicing Advocate of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh, the expert is legally qualified to verify any legal documents including case, GD, judgments and other relevant documents, and check records from the government office of Bangladesh including Courts and Tribunals unless restricted by the law or relevant office.
Parallel to his legal pursuits, the expert is the Legal Affairs and Political Editor of The Daily Campus and columnist. Accumulatively, he possesses over 18 years of sustained experience as a Journalist in Bangladesh, having written extensively on a broad range of issues, including human rights, the criminal justice system, politics, education, health, mental health, and international… Read more
Occupation: Barrister-at-Law, Advocate, Supreme Court of Bangladesh, Researcher, Journalist, and Columnist.
Countries of expertise: Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Bolivia, China, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Egypt, El Salvador, Georgia, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, India, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Libya, Maldives, Mexico, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Nicaragua, Nigeria, North Korea, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Sierra Leone, South Africa, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zimbabwe