Michael Davis

Global Fellow at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, Senior Research Scholar at Columbia University's Weatherhead East Asia Institute, and Professor of Law and International Affairs at O.P. Jindal Global University. His work focuses on human rights and constitutionalism in emerging states. Educated at Yale, UC, and Ohio State University.

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This image captures a significant moment during the 2019 Hong Kong anti-extradition bill protests. It shows a large crowd gathered under a sea of umbrellas, a symbol of resistance, amidst a rainy setting in an urban environment. The towering skyscrapers in the background and curved structures of a nearby transport hub enhance the metropolitan feel of the scene. The photo, taken in black and white, adds a dramatic and somber tone, emphasizing the unity and determination of the protesters. The dense congregation of umbrellas not only protects against the rain but also visually represents the collective spirit of the people standing against the proposed legislation.

Books

The Assault on Liberal Values and Institutions in Hong Kong

In this interview, Professor Davis discusses the erosion of freedom in Hong Kong under China's national security policies, highlighting how…

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