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Asian Affairs
Asian Affairs is the quarterly journal of the Royal Society for Asian Affairs, published continuously since 1914.
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Upcoming Events
An online Reading Room discussion for RSAA members with author Chris Aslan, hosted by Sophie Ibbotson,
5 December 2023, 17.00 GMT
Dr. Sajjan Gohel
6 December 2023 14.00 GMT
At the Royal Astronomical Society and Online
A panel discussion with Dr. Rajeswari Rajagopalan, Michael Kugelman and Dr. Christopher Newman
17 January 2024 14:00 GMT
Richard Wilding
21 February 2024 14.00 GMT
At the Royal Astronomical Society and Online
A Reading Room discussion for RSAA members with Noo Saro-Wiwa, hosted by Sophie Ibbotson
March 2024 – further details to be announced
From our series: Freedom of Expression, Knowledge and State Authority in Asia. A panel discussion with Professor Steve Tsang, Dr. Fang-Long Shih and Emeritus Professor Richard Madsen
20 March 2024 15.00 GMT
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