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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.

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Library & Archive

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Events

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Upcoming Events

The Houthis, the Red Sea and the Future of Yemen

Dr Noel Brehony CMG
16 October 2024 14.00 BST
In person and online

RSAA/SOAS Schools’ Day 2024

6 November 2024
We are excited to once again be holding the RSAA/SOAS Schools’ Day. Registration closes on 31 October

After the Elections: Where Next for US-Asia Relations?

An online panel discussion
5 November 2024 15.00 GMT

Syed Badrudduja: The Life and Principles of an Indian Political Leader

Zakia Ahsan
20 November 2024 14.00 GMT
In person and online

The Contest for the Indian Ocean and the Making of a New World Order

An online Reading Room discussion for RSAA members with author Darshana Baruah, hosted by Sophie Ibbotson, 3 December 2024, 20.00 GMT

This post is only available to members.

Sinostan: China’s Inadvertent Empire

Raffaello Pantucci
11 December 2024 14.00 GMT
Online

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