The Indian election: Is it still the world's largest democracy? A SOAS student writes about the 2024 Indian election and its implications for democracy. The blog is based on an interview with Dr Simona Vittorini and the politics course 'Democracy and Authoritarianism in India'.
Sudan's catastrophe: A long history of failed responses to structural and direct violence The current crisis in Sudan has deep roots. Seemingly erupting suddenly, it has in fact been a long time coming.
The 2024 Nobel Laureates are not only wrong about China, but also about the West This essay by Yuen Yuen Ang was first published in The Ideas Letter, a project of the Open Society Foundations.
Decolonising Bloomsbury: A guided walking tour through London’s colonial legacy Dr Alia Amir, Research Associate at the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics, takes us on a 'decolonising walk' through Bloomsbury, London.
Best university study and essay writing tips from a SOAS final-year student Here we discuss one of the most intimidating challenges for newly-enrolled university students, managing workload and learning the ins and outs of academic writing.
My teacher is on the reading list: Research highlights from School of History, Religions and Philosophies A glimpse into the research and publications of SOAS academics in the School of History, Religions, and Philosophies.
Africa neglects women's property rights at its own economic peril - but it's not the only culprit Women in Africa own less than 10% of the land. Transformation can only be achieved through legal awareness raising and bottom-up legal change strategies to facilitate economic empowerment.
Zeinab Badawi: 'You go to SOAS and you meet the world' An interview with broadcaster, journalist and SOAS President Zeinab Badawi on her career, her favourite interview and time studying for an MA in Middle Eastern Studies at SOAS.