JJ Rose
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Biography
Publications
JJ Rose has worked as a global media advisor for various social justice causes, including the Burmese democracy movement, the Movement for Democratic Change (Zimbabwe) and Polisario (Western Sahara). He was the Asia-Pacific editor for Ethical Corporation magazine and an advisor to the Special Ambassador to the World Food Programme and to the Humanitarian Advisor to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. He is also an author, essayist, journalist, researcher, teacher, analyst, and charity founder.
![Battle for Hong Kong takes on a new shape](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/GettyImages-1227624278%20copy.jpg?itok=pwYZHT2i)
Battle for Hong Kong takes on a new shape
Squashed by Beijing’s new security law, the pro-democracy movement is going into politics – or going underground.
![Rohingya in Malaysia, doubly trapped](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/GettyImages-1208077639%20copy.jpg?itok=YB8cOGw8)
Rohingya in Malaysia, doubly trapped
Panics have a way of seeking out victims, and the Rohingya in Malaysia have been easy targets during the pandemic.
![Coronavirus and the Hong Kong protest movement](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/GettyImages-1196488539.jpg?itok=_nPI1Yuz)
Coronavirus and the Hong Kong protest movement
Covid-19 may have put a damper on pro-democracy street demonstrations, but the spirit is very much alive.
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Modern slavery reports, year one: What can we expect?
New legislation requires companies to assess labour conditions in their supply chains. It’s a good idea, but not enough.
![For Rohingya, the long distance between law and justice](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/GettyImages-1195417360%20copy.jpg?itok=UcAXxoe_)
For Rohingya, the long distance between law and justice
This week’s ruling at the International Court of Justice delivered a stern rebuke, but it won’t stick.
![Beijing’s Hong Kong appointment sends a clear message](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/49338851328_6bd169fd0f_k%20copy.jpg?itok=J9s-y54h)
Beijing’s Hong Kong appointment sends a clear message
By installing an old-school party functionary as its chief liaison, China shows where it stands on reform.
![How China is winning the Hong Kong propaganda war](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/GettyImages-1183266996.jpg?itok=OET6S-uv)
How China is winning the Hong Kong propaganda war
Discredit, attack, and marginalise. Beijing is showing just how to wait out the protests, then turn the tide.
![The Rohingya Football Club](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/20170223_191557-min.jpg?itok=Q4NJZlBi)
The Rohingya Football Club
Observations from the field after a sobering experience attempting to use sport as a form of aid.
![Hong Kong protesters need a narrative – now](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/GettyImages-1177026352.jpg?itok=hCIPykKw)
Hong Kong protesters need a narrative – now
News coverage is beginning to fall away with nothing new to report, because the demonstrations alone don’t tell a story.
Pagination