<p>This week, I spent my time in the Japanese city of Hiroshima, attending a week-long conference under the Asian Public Intellectual project. The conference brought together 25 Asian Public intellectuals from various fields to present their research, to discuss common concerns in the region, and to exchange views on topics that affect the livelihood of their communities.</p> <p><img alt="" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5611/15164484744_1793d3b8a6_z.jpg" /></p>