SOAS in the Media 28 April - 4 May

5 May 2020

Items related to Asia

  • The Daily Telegraph , The Times , NYTimesPost.com , BBC Ulster, MSN Taiwan and over 20 other global media outlets: Steve Tsang, Director of the SOAS China Institute comments on China's attempts to control the coronavirus pandemic narrative 28 Apr- 04 May
  • VOA News , Toronto News , Delhi News , Japan Herald , Big News Network and over 40 other global media outlets: Steve Tsang, Director of the China Institute comments on China's Plans to Hold Long-Delayed Leadership Meetings in Late May - 30 Apr
  • BBC World: Steve Tsang, Director of the SOAS China Institute comments on the USA's calls for an investigation into the origins of Covid-19 in China - 04 May
  • Wall Street Journal : Steve Tsang, Director of the SOAS China Institute comments on China's attempts to clapdown on Hong Kong - 30 Apr
  • Daily Express , NYTimesPost.com and 6 other media outlets: Steve Tsang, Director of the China Institute comments on the speculation on the whereabouts of North Korea's leader Kim Jong-Un - 28 Apr
  • Listen notes : Dr Owen Miller, Lecturer in Korean Studies was interviewed about South Korean history and the country's reponse to Covid-19 - 26 Apr
  • BBC Russian : Keith Howard, Emeritus Professor of Music comments on the rumours about North Korean leader, Kim Jong-Un - 29 Apr
  • The Stars Post : Keith Howard, Emeritus Professor of Music comments on North Korean music and traditions - 29 Apr
  • Epeakin , IntelliBriefs : Dr Ayesha Siddiqa Research Associate at the SOAS South Asia Institute writes about budget cuts to the Pakistan military in light of Covid-19 - 30 Apr
  • BBC Radio 4 : James Edward Hoare, Research Associate in East Asian Languages & Cultures and Professor Hazel Smith, Professorial Research Associate in Korean Studies both appear on the "Profiles" show to discuss Kim Yo Jung, sister of the North Korean leader - 02 May
  • Korea Times : Ian Inkster, Professorial Research Associate at the Centre for Taiwan studies comments on how East Asian has handled the Covid-19 pandemic compared to the West - 30 Apr
  • Taiwan Insight : Ian Inkster, Professorial Research Associate at the Centre for Taiwan studies writes about Covid-19 in Taiwan in a regional and international context - 30 Apr
  • The Hindu , India Global News , EIN News : Vidya Venkat, Research Associate in Anthropology reviews The Cases that India Forgot - 02 May
  • Yahoo! News : SOAS alumna Romila Thapar named as one of five women shaping India's Intellectual Landscape - 28 Apr

Items related to Africa

  • Green Building Africa : Dr Ulrich Volz, Director of the Centre for Sustainable Finance comments on whether emerging economies can afford a “green” recovery from Covid-19 - 29 Apr
  • Le Monde diplomatique : Gilbert Achcar, Professor of Development Studies writes about Sudan transitioning from a grassroots revolution to a post-revolutionary governmental structure - 29 Apr
  • Geral , Estadão.com.br : Laura Hammond, Professor of Development studies, comments on the impact of the coronavirus on Somalian migrants' remittances from abroad - 03 May
  • Livedoor , Bhaskar , Dau Bao and 7 other media outlets: Stephen Chan, Professor of Politics and International relations comments on China's influence in Africa as it sends aid packages to the continent - 29 Apr
  • BBC Radio Scotland : Lauren Johnston, Research Associate at the China Institue discusses Africa dealing with the pandemic - 02 May
  • Bloomberg , ThePrint , Japan Times , EIN News and 5 other media outlets: Lauren Johnston, Research Associate at the China Institue comments on the political significance of China's aid and influence in Africa during the covid-19 pandemic - 28 Apr
  • Elpais.es , Agenda Pública : Hangwei Li, Research Associate in Politics and International Relations, comments on China-Africa relations and Chinese medical aid to Africa in the time of global pandemic - 03 May
  • BBC World Service Radio : Music PhD student Hugo Hadji was interviewed about the life and legacy of famous Algerian singer and musician Idir - 03 May
  • CNBC Africa : Maram Ahmed, Senior Fellow writes about how innovative financing can assist Africa’s humanitarian needs - 29 Apr
  • Time24 : Fernandes Wanda, Research Associate in Development studies comments on the decline in global oil prices and its impact on the Angolan economy - 28 Apr
  • Equal Times : Calum Fisher, a researcher in Malawian politics comments on Malawi's annulled election - 29 Apr
  • Nomadics , & Arablit : Dr. Nadia Ghanem Postdoctoral Fellow writes about Moroccan literature avaliable to read in English - 29 Apr
  • Modern Ghana : Article written by authors sourced by the SOAS Anti-Corruption Evidence Unit about corruption in Nigeria and how it can affect the countries' covid-19 response - 04 May

Items related to the Middle East

  • Le Monde diplomatique : Daniel Marwecki Teaching fellow, writes about Israel and Germany's relationship - 29 Apr
  • Rudaw.net : Haje Keli, Research Associate in gender studies comments on online attackes against Kurdish singer and activist Dashni Morad - 30 Apr

Items related to other regions/General SOAS

  • Oxford Business Group , Businessday Ghana , GhanaWeb : Dr Ulrich Volz, Director of the Centre for Sustainable Finance comments on whether emerging economies can afford a “green” recovery from Covid-19 - 28 Apr
  • 5pillarsuk.com : Stephen Chan, Professor of Politics and International Relations, signs statement calling for French Justice Minister to grant Professor Tariq Ramadan a speedy and fair trial - 04 May
  • Socialist Resistance , CADTM : Gilbert Achcar, Professor of Development studies writes about the future of Neoliberalism in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic - 29 Apr
  • The Ecologist : Dr Adam Hanieh's article on the impact of the pandemic on the oil industry is referenced - 30 Apr
  • Esquerda : Dr Adam Hanieh writes about the global dimensions of the Covid-19 pandemic - 29 Apr
  • Iran Labour News Agency : Guy Standing, Professor of Development studies discusses the need for a universal basic income - 02 May
  • Open : Dr James Mallinson, Professor of Yoga studies, comments on how we can use the current isolation restrictions as an opportunity to reflect and meditate - 30 Apr
  • fathom (Online) : John Strawson Professor of International Law and Middle East Studies shares his favourite book and film - 28 Apr
  • Hindu Business Line : Review of graphic novel from SOAS researcher Benjamin Dix, Vanni: A Family’s Struggle Through the Sri Lankan Conflict - 04 May
  • Al Jazeera : Aina Khan, Masters student in Religion in Politics writes about the challenges and stigma of observing Ramadan in a UK prison - 29 Apr
  • Premier Christianity : Professor Emeritus Tudor Parfitt's work is referenced in regard to the location of the Ark of the Covenant - 29 Apr
  • Big Hospitality : The Restaurant magazine May edition features a piece from Chinese food expert and Michelin starred chef Andrew Wong on the work he has been doing with SOAS to bring China’s vast gastronomic heritage to his restaurants - 01 May
  • Consultor Jurídico: References the talk Geoffrey Robertson, an imposing lawyer specializing in international law and human rights gave at SOAS in 2018 about the ex-president of Brazil, Lula da Silva's legal trial - 01 May
  • Swiss Info : Article about SOAS alumni and American novelist, photographer and art historian Teju Cole - 02 May
  • Homegrown : Interview with SOAS alumna and author Janice Pariat - 01 May
  • MR PORTER : Article about SOAS alumna and Jazz singer Poppy Ajudha - 30 Apr
  • Mark Pack : References policy briefing from SOAS COP on the stats on the amount of BME deaths in the UK from Covid-19 - 03 May
  • LSE Public lectures and events : SOAS public lectures mentioned in this article - 28 Apr

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