AKM Ahsan Ullah – författare

This book investigates the origins, current state, and fundamental value of social safety nets in developing countries, as well as their effectiveness in these settings. Social safety net programs (SSNPs) are critical because they keep those who are already vulnerable from falling deeper into poverty. Analysing how social safety nets benefit the most disadvantaged and marginalized members of society by allowing those in need to become financially stable, more resilient, and open up more opportunities for themselves, this book shows that social safety nets (SSNs) are a collection of social services designed to protect people from the effects of economic and emotional hardship. Showing that the purpose of the safety net is not to provide permanent financial security, but rather to provide temporary financial security during periodic shocks and how this applies in South Asia and also in parts of Africa, this book will be of interest to all scholars and students of social policy, sociology, social work, and Global South politics more generally.

This book investigates the origins, current state, and fundamental value of social safety nets in developing countries, as well as their effectiveness in these settings. Social safety net programs (SSNPs) are critical because they keep those who are already vulnerable from falling deeper into poverty. Analysing how social safety nets benefit the most disadvantaged and marginalized members of society by allowing those in need to become financially stable, more resilient, and open up more opportunities for themselves, this book shows that social safety nets (SSNs) are a collection of social services designed to protect people from the effects of economic and emotional hardship. Showing that the purpose of the safety net is not to provide permanent financial security, but rather to provide temporary financial security during periodic shocks and how this applies in South Asia and also in parts of Africa, this book will be of interest to all scholars and students of social policy, sociology, social work, and Global South politics more generally.

Ullah, Chin, and Hassan provide a comprehensive examination of the transformative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Southeast Asia, examining its effects on the region’s economy, social dynamics, mobility patterns and religious practices.The book examines the profound changes and challenges that the region faced, offering insights into both the immediate responses and the long-term adjustments in these key aspects of Southeast Asian life. An in-depth analysis with a comprehensive and up-to-date perspective on the region’s postpandemic landscape offers informed insights into the diverse challenges and opportunities facing Southeast Asia in a rapidly changing world.This book is an essential reading for academics, researchers and policymakers seeking to gain a nuanced understanding of Southeast Asia’s response to the pandemic COVID-19.

Ullah, Chin, and Hassan provide a comprehensive examination of the transformative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Southeast Asia, examining its effects on the region’s economy, social dynamics, mobility patterns and religious practices.The book examines the profound changes and challenges that the region faced, offering insights into both the immediate responses and the long-term adjustments in these key aspects of Southeast Asian life. An in-depth analysis with a comprehensive and up-to-date perspective on the region’s postpandemic landscape offers informed insights into the diverse challenges and opportunities facing Southeast Asia in a rapidly changing world.This book is an essential reading for academics, researchers and policymakers seeking to gain a nuanced understanding of Southeast Asia’s response to the pandemic COVID-19.

This book explores the complicated dynamics of the global diaspora and its central role in times of crisis. The chapters in this volume examine how diaspora communities, often scattered across different countries, become crucial actors in times of need in their home countries. Using a mix of real-life examples and academic analysis, the authors document how diasporas mobilise resources, influence policy and provide support in times of crisis such as natural disasters, economic downturns and political unrest.Written in an accessible style, this book offers the reader a compelling insight into the powerful influence of global diaspora networks. It illuminates the ways in which these communities bridge the gap between nations and offers a unique perspective on the interconnected world in which we live. Whether you are a student, policy maker, or simply curious about global affairs, this book will deepen your understanding of diaspora engagement in today's complex world.The chapters in this book were originally published as a special issue of South Asian Diaspora.

This book explores the complicated dynamics of the global diaspora and its central role in times of crisis. The chapters in this volume examine how diaspora communities, often scattered across different countries, become crucial actors in times of need in their home countries. Using a mix of real-life examples and academic analysis, the authors document how diasporas mobilise resources, influence policy and provide support in times of crisis such as natural disasters, economic downturns and political unrest.Written in an accessible style, this book offers the reader a compelling insight into the powerful influence of global diaspora networks. It illuminates the ways in which these communities bridge the gap between nations and offers a unique perspective on the interconnected world in which we live. Whether you are a student, policy maker, or simply curious about global affairs, this book will deepen your understanding of diaspora engagement in today's complex world.The chapters in this book were originally published as a special issue of South Asian Diaspora.

The 2017 persecution of the Rohingyas resulted in around a million Rohingyas fleeing to Bangladesh, India and Malaysia. This book investigates the complex challenges of managing the large-scale refugee exodus in Bangladesh and how best to resolve these challenges in the future. Using a mixed-method approach that includes a survey, key informant interviews and numerous short case studies of persecution, the authors also examine the problematic influence of the media, as local depictions of Rohingya refugees often caused further tension and division in the midst of the refugee crisis. The book’s analysis offers a deeper understanding of the causes and drivers of identity-based politics among Myanmar’s Rohingya.

This book explores how religion, gender, and economic structures influence mobility across local, national, and global scales, providing a groundbreaking perspective into urgent debates on migration, gender inequality, religious change, and the global political economy.Combining theory, comparative analysis, and case studies from Asia, the Gulf, Africa, and the Global North, this book reveals how religious beliefs and institutions act as moral economies that regulate labour, discipline gender roles, and mediate migrants’ access to resources and belonging. By foregrounding women’s mobility, it highlights how patriarchal norms, religious interpretations, and labour markets intersect to shape migration trajectories, while documenting women’s agency in navigating these systems. This book is equally attentive to power, using a Global North–Global South framework informed by world-systems theory to expose how global inequalities, colonial legacies, and geopolitical interests structure migration regimes, including gendered labour migration and the governance of religious minorities.Religious Economy of Gendered Mobility in Asia is written for scholars, policymakers, and advanced students studying migration, development, gender studies, and social justice.Chapter 1 and Chapter 3 of this book are freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDFs at http://www.taylorfrancis.com under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC BY-NC-ND) 4.0 International license.

This book explores a number of issues related to the stigma arising from HIV/AIDS infection, perceived or actual discrimination from the community and society and the extent of vulnerabilities for infected Asian refugees and immigrants. It assesses the health care and treatment regimen for HIV/AIDS accessed by immigrants and refugee claimants in North America, including treatments offered by the health-care system and ethnic communities and their perceptions and biases relating to HIV/AIDS issues. On another level, the book identifies the ways in which HIV-sufferer immigrants and refugees/refugee claimants from Asia are vulnerable to discrimination due to 1) lack of information about HIV/AIDS incidence in the community; 2) inability of the health system to respond appropriately; and 3) the community’s need for introspection on their own health issues. This book reveals the dynamics that influence choice, behavior and lifestyle of HIV sufferer immigrants, adds to the existing knowledge about refugees and migrants and proposes a unified theory of discrimination and stigmatization within the context of human rights. In addition, the book presents a number of policy recommendations based on empirical findings with a view to helping reshape polices regarding refugee HIV sufferers and their social ramifications. This book will be of interest to researchers and students in any field from social sciences, health and psychology, as well as practitioners in the field of development and public policy. The book will be beneficial to policy formulators and implementers engaged in addressing the serious threat emanating from the HIV/AIDS pandemic.

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted about 1 billion migrants (both international and domestic) in a variety of ways, and this book demonstrates how COVID-19 has widened the gaps between citizens, non-migrant and migrant populations in terms of income, job retention, freedom of movement, vaccine etc.While there is an emerging literature studying the impacts of COVID-19 on migration, the situation in Southeast Asia has not received much scholarly attention. This book fills the literature gap by studying the experiences of migrants and citizens in Brunei, Malaysia and Singapore and highlighting how the pandemic has exacerbated inequalities between and within the groups. These three countries are studied due to their high reliance of migrants in key economic sectors. Findings in this volume are derived from a qualitative approach, complemented by secondary data sources.This book is appropriate for undergraduate and postgraduate students of population studies, epidemiology, political science, public policy and administration, international relations, anthropology, psychology, sociology, and migration and refugee studies. Migration and labour scholars benefit from the nuanced comprehension about how a pandemic could cause a schism between migrants and the population at large. Policymakers may consider the proposed recommendations in the book to improve the migration situation.

This book investigates the long-term impact of migration on development, engaging in a thorough analysis of the pertinent factors in migration.

This book investigates the long-term impact of migration on development, engaging in a thorough analysis of the pertinent factors in migration.

This book explores a number of issues related to the stigma arising from HIV/AIDS infection, perceived or actual discrimination from the community and society and the extent of vulnerabilities for infected Asian refugees and immigrants. It assesses the health care and treatment regimen for HIV/AIDS accessed by immigrants and refugee claimants in North America, including treatments offered by the health-care system and ethnic communities and their perceptions and biases relating to HIV/AIDS issues. On another level, the book identifies the ways in which HIV-sufferer immigrants and refugees/refugee claimants from Asia are vulnerable to discrimination due to 1) lack of information about HIV/AIDS incidence in the community; 2) inability of the health system to respond appropriately; and 3) the community’s need for introspection on their own health issues. This book reveals the dynamics that influence choice, behavior and lifestyle of HIV sufferer immigrants, adds to the existing knowledge about refugees and migrants and proposes a unified theory of discrimination and stigmatization within the context of human rights. In addition, the book presents a number of policy recommendations based on empirical findings with a view to helping reshape polices regarding refugee HIV sufferers and their social ramifications. This book will be of interest to researchers and students in any field from social sciences, health and psychology, as well as practitioners in the field of development and public policy. The book will be beneficial to policy formulators and implementers engaged in addressing the serious threat emanating from the HIV/AIDS pandemic.

This handbook covers various facets relating to international migration, international relations, and security in Asia, addressing the growing importance of these issues in our interconnected world. International migration is a complex phenomenon with far-reaching implications for individuals, societies, and states. Understanding the drivers, patterns, and consequences of migration is critical for policymakers, scholars, and the broader public to address the challenges and opportunities it presents. This comprehensive reference work - organised across ten sections for broad regional representation including Southeast and East Asia, Central and South Asia - examines the interplay between international relations and migration to provide insight into how geopolitical dynamics, conflict, and cooperation influence migration flows and policies. The study of security in Asia and beyond is of paramount importance given the geopolitical importance of the region and evolving security challenges. It is home to diverse and dynamic nations with complex relationships ranging from territorial disputes to transnational threats such as terrorism and cybersecurity. Analysing security concerns in this context provides valuable insights into the strategies, alliances, and policies employed by states to counter emerging threats and promote regional stability. The book contributes to this existing body of knowledge by bringing together diverse perspectives, empirical research, and theoretical frameworks into a sweeping regional overview of the most topical issues in migration. It serves as a valuable resource for scholars in political science, sociology, economics, anthropology, and law, focused on global migration dynamics, international relations, and security challenges in Asia and globally, and for policymakers, providing evidence-based insights for decision-making processes and effective policy design. The book promotes informed discussions about migration in all its multifacetedcomplexity – from angles that address gender, the environment, trade and economics, governance, diaspora, diplomacy, and crime and trafficking, to name but a few. In doing so, it speaks to numerous aspects of the Sustainable Development Goals, and contributes to the pursuit of peace and prosperity in an increasingly interconnected world.

This book adopts an interdisciplinary approach, drawing on contributions from experts in various fields such as geography, environmental and developmental studies, to provide a comprehensive analysis of Brunei's role within Southeast Asia's future trajectory. Brunei has often been overlooked, or given only cursory coverage in regional analyses, and so this book affords significant attention to the Bruneian perspective on regional development. By integrating Brunei's unique historical, geographical and socio-economic context into the broader discussion, the book offers insights into how Brunei's aspirations and challenges contribute to shaping the region's future. By emphasizing local-regional transformation and resilience, the book provides practical insights into how Brunei and other Southeast Asian nations can navigate uncertainties—adapting to global challenges such as climate change, economic shifts, and geopolitical dynamics—and seize opportunities in the coming decades. It is relevant to social scientists across disciplines focused on Southeast Asia, and in the Muslim world's role in development.

This book focuses on the increasing contest and limited cooperation between India and China in Southeast Asia, which is beyond their shared border.

The book deconstructs the interplay between governance, migration, international relations, and security as a complex and constantly evolving dynamic that has significant implications for individuals, societies, and nations around the world. This book shows that the connections between governance, migration, international relations, and security have become increasingly significant for several reasons. First, it unpacks how globalization has led to an unprecedented level of interconnectedness between nations, resulting in a need for increased understanding of how governance frameworks, migration patterns, and international relations impact security both within and between nations. Second, it shows that the movement of people across borders has become a significant challenge, with more people on the move now than at any time in human history. Third, it highlights the increasingly complex and interdependent nature of international relations, which requires a nuanced understanding of howdifferent actors, including governments, international organizations, and non-state actors, interact and influence each other. Fourth, the book addresses how security concerns have become increasingly pressing in today's world, with the rise of non-state actors, such as terrorist groups, as well as the proliferation of cyber threats. The book positions that an understanding of these dynamics, and their implications, is critical for both academics and policymakers, to build effective international partnerships and respond to global challenges such as climate change, pandemics, and economic crises. It is relevant to researchers across the social sciences, including development studies, international relations, global politics, migration, public health, and environmental policy.