The Royal Society for Asian Affairs.

The Royal Society for Asian Affairs (RSAA) exists to promote greater knowledge and understanding of Central Asia and countries from the Middle East to Japan. The Society hosts lectures and encourages debate on a wide variety of topics, from literature and the arts, exploration and the environment, to cultural, military and political history and current affairs.

This website brings together much of our work and activities, including the list of forthcoming or recorded lectures, see what is in our most recent journal, find out about our country-specific interests, and our collections: the archive and the library.

You can find out about how to become a full member, or junior member, see our most recent journal.