Advancing knowledge of Asia
The Royal Society for Asian Affairs values and upholds free speech and open debate, is independent of governments and political bodies and does not take institutional positions on issues of policy at its meetings or in its publications.
Asian Affairs
Asian Affairs is the quarterly journal of the Royal Society for Asian Affairs, published continuously since 1914.
Library
The RSAA’s eLibrary includes established classics of Asian studies, current scholarship, recent fiction and general reading.
Events
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Upcoming Events
Xi Jinping Thought and the Chinese Party-State: Power, Prosperity and Security
An online panel discussion with Dr Chi Zhang, Dr Olivia Cheung. Dr Victor Shih and Professor Sarah Eaton. Moderated by Professor Ho-fung Hung.
16 April 2026 18.00 – 19:30 BST
Turkmenistan Beyond Independence: State, Society and Identity
An online panel discussion with Dr Victoria Clement, Dr Slavomir Horak and Anton Ikhsanov.
7 May 2026 18:00 – 19:15 BST
Farewell to Russia: A Journey Through the Former USSR
An online Reading Room discussion with author and journalist Joe Luc Barnes, hosted by Sophie Ibbotson. 2 June 2026, 18.00 BST
ALTAI: Hunters and Herders of Mongolia
A talk with British photojournalist Claire Thomas, 18 June 2026 15.00 BST Online
Myanmar in Crisis: Conflict, Resistance and the Prospects for Peace
Dr Claire Smith, 10 July 2026 16:00 BST Online
AGM, denman memorial lecture and 125th anniversary
We will mark the 125th anniversary of the RSAA alongside our AGM and Denman Memorial Lecture on 15 July 2026, 17.30-20.30 BST
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