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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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David Chaffetz, 22 January 2025 19.00 GMT In Person Only
at the Army & Navy Club In collaboration with The Iran Society
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A tour of the Silk Roads exhibition at the British Museum with introductory talk for RSAA members.
28 January 2025 10.30 GMT
Dr Sonia Hoque
19 February 2025 14.00 GMT
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An online Reading Room discussion for RSAA members with author Justin M. Jacobs, hosted by Sophie Ibbotson. 5 March 2025, 18.00 GMT
Film Screening with James Chapman
2 April 2025 14.00 BST
At the Royal Astronomical Society and Online
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23 April 2025 14.00 BST
At the Royal Astronomical Society and Online
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