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.

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Library & Archive

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Events

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Upcoming Events

Unravelling the Silk Road: Travels and Textiles in Central Asia

An online Reading Room discussion for RSAA members with author Chris Aslan, hosted by Sophie Ibbotson,
5 December 2023, 17.00 GMT

This post is only available to members.

Doctor, Teacher, Terrorist: The Life and Legacy of al-Qaeda Leader Ayman al-Zawahiri

Dr. Sajjan Gohel
6 December 2023 14.00 GMT
At the Royal Astronomical Society and Online

The Implications of India’s Moon Landing

A panel discussion with Dr. Rajeswari Rajagopalan, Michael Kugelman and Dr. Christopher Newman
17 January 2024 14:00 GMT

Saudi Arabia: A Cultural Renaissance

Richard Wilding
21 February 2024 14.00 GMT
At the Royal Astronomical Society and Online

Black Ghosts: A Journey Into the Lives of Africans in China

A Reading Room discussion for RSAA members with Noo Saro-Wiwa, hosted by Sophie Ibbotson
March 2024 – further details to be announced

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Freedom of Religion in Taiwan and China

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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