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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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Dr Noel Brehony CMG
16 October 2024 14.00 BST
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6 November 2024
We are excited to once again be holding the RSAA/SOAS Schools’ Day. Registration closes on 31 October
An online panel discussion
5 November 2024 15.00 GMT
Zakia Ahsan
20 November 2024 14.00 GMT
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An online Reading Room discussion for RSAA members with author Darshana Baruah, hosted by Sophie Ibbotson, 3 December 2024, 20.00 GMT
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11 December 2024 14.00 GMT
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