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Asian Affairs is the quarterly journal of the Royal Society for Asian Affairs, published continuously since 1914.
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A Reading Room discussion for RSAA members with Noo Saro-Wiwa, hosted by Sophie Ibbotson –
14 March 2024, 17.00 GMT Online
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
Online 20 March 2024 15.00 GMT
Professor Surya Subedi OBE, KC, DCL
17 April 2024 14.00 BST
at the Royal Astronomical Society and Online
Professor David Sneath
22 May 2024 19.00 BST
at the Embassy of Mongolia
Anisa Sabiri
12 June 2024 14.00 BST
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A Reading Room discussion for RSAA members with author Sherzod Muminov, hosted by Sophie Ibbotson. June – further details to be confirmed.
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