Is President and Supreme Leader Xi Jinping on his way out? Dr Willy Lam will focus on Xi Jinping's relations with the people's Liberation Army (PLA) top brass.
Parting Gifts of Empire: Palestine and India at the Dawn of Decolonisation Esmat Elhalaby discusses his book 'Parting Gifts of Empire', exploring how Arab and South Asian thinkers forged new solidarities and ideas in the fight against colonial legacies.
The Backstage of Democracy: India's Election Campaigns and the People Who Manage Them Over the past decade, Indian election campaigns have been reshaped by data-driven strategists and political consultants, moving beyond mere technological change. This talk explores how this hidden world of professionalised campaigning is transforming power structures, expertise, and public participation in democracy.
Spiritual Pollution in the Sewers: Towards an Aesthetic Theory of Chinese Netfic Chinese internet fiction ('netfic') tends not to be highly regarded for its aesthetic accomplishments; however, this talk explores the aesthetic functions of netfic from a premodern perspective.
Your roadmap to a successful SOAS postgraduate taught application Designed especially for postgraduate students, this is your perfect opportunity to learn everything you need to know about applying for a postgraduate degree at SOAS.