The Futures of Animism This forum invites participants to reconsider the entanglements of materiality and life through the lens of animism as a mode of thought for the future.
Plundering Security? The Evolution of Khaki Capital in Contemporary Thailand Security forces tend to enjoy a monopoly over violence within any given state. In some states, such as Thailand, they are also leading political and economic actors. Thus, military finance or “khaki capital” is of paramount importance. Using the framework of Historical Institutionalism, this study scrutinizes the path-dependent evolution of khaki capital over time in Thailand.
In the shadow of the constitution: The micropolitics of constitutional contestation in Cambodia Launch of Ben Lawrence's new book on the dynamics of Cambodia's constitutional landscape.
Economics Masterclass for Years 12 and 13: Economic Perspectives on Development This masterclass, designed to widen participation to SOAS, will explore the hidden social and environmental costs of the global fast fashion industry.
For Whom Is Industrial Heritage Preserved? Conservation and Exhibition at Taipei Railway Workshop Chun-Wen Chen shares the preservation case of the Taipei Railway Workshop, exploring the multifaceted positioning and power dynamics of industrial heritage in contemporary Taiwanese society.
Ways of Remembering: Law, Cinema and Collective Memory in the New India Join us for a discussion of Oishik Sircar's "Ways of Remembering," exploring how law and cinema shape memory of the 2002 Gujarat pogrom. Featuring conversation with Manisha Sethi and Shohini Ghosh.
Doing research on, in and around Chinese financed, constructed and maintained Parliament buildings in Africa This talk examines the construction of African parliament buildings by the Chinese state as a significant modality of contemporary diplomatic engagement, offering a critical lens on Sino-African relations and the evolution of African political institutions.
Inaugural Lecture Series: Professors Emilia Onyema and Lutz Oette In this inaugural lecture, Professors Emilia Onyema and Lutz Oette will be presenting lectures on 'Africa and International Arbitration: Friend or Foe' and 'Human Rights in Crisis' respectively.