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This event marks the launch of 'Why are we in Okinawa? A History of Violence', which traces how Okinawa was annexed by Japan, occupied by the United States, and now menaced by China. 

Discover what makes the MA History at SOAS unique, with its focus on global, interconnected histories beyond the West.

This reflection on region departs from an earlier essay, “Metaphor as Method: Curating Regionalism in Mainland Southeast Asia” (2013), which examined controversial curatorial uses of geographical metaphors (such as the Mekong and the Ho Chi Minh Trail) to promote contemporary artists and foster artistic collaboration in mainland Southeast Asia.

Join us for panel discussion and the launch of the WATCON hub as we explore evolving dynamics and the implications for water security, water justice and the human right to water.

Join us for a screening of Annemarie Jacir’s latest film, 'Palestine 36', followed by a discussion with the film’s producer, Nils Åstrand.

This lecture focuses on the compositional patterns of Vessantara Jātaka bas-reliefs scenes carved during this period and compares these visual representations with corresponding literary sources.

This presentation explores how practices of everyday life shape experiences of loneliness and care among older Thai and Myanmar adults living along the northern Thailand–Myanmar border. Drawing on qualitative research and participatory action methods, it examines loneliness through the lens of social relationship expectations.

Dr Desmond Hok-Man Sham gives a talk on culture-led regeneration in Taiwan, exploring how Taipei’s historic Twatutia (Dadaocheng) neighbourhood exemplifies the creative revitalisation of local heritage.

Joseph Torigian will talk about his latest book, which is the first biography of Xi Zhongxun written in English.