Dr Eunsuk Hong Foreign Direct Investment, Emerging-Market Multinationals, Applied spatial econometrics, Chinese management/economy
SOAS in the Media: October 2025 Highlights of SOAS experts in the media discussing key issues and topics this month.
Future Leaders Programme 1: African Economic Development: From wishlists to strategies 12-16 February 2024, London
Britain has neglected Africa and the Commonwealth for over a decade: 4 ways it can reset relations The UK is resetting relations with Africa and the global south, seeking stronger, more equal partnerships. Dr Nick Westcott explains how this is a pivotal opportunity to rebuild ties and tackle global challenges.
Stephen Crowther The geopolitics and geo-economics of the Pacific Islands, with reference to China and Japan. Investigating the role of Tokyo’s Free and Open Indo-Pacific and Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative in the region, and the interplay between them.
Dr Yuka Kobayashi Yuka Kobayashi is a Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) in China and International Politics.
SOAS statement on Fahad Shah We are very concerned to hear of the arrest of SOAS alum Fahad Shah, a prominent journalist based in Kashmir and editor of the independent news platform, TheKashmirWalla.
Financial inclusion in Kenya: Why going beyond access is crucial While mobile money revolutionised access to financial services, the rise of digital credit products presents new challenges. Dr Thereza Balliester Reis and Yaerin Yoon explore the progress made, the emerging risks and the path forward to ensure financial stability and resilience.
What is the current state of capitalism? Insights from SOAS academics In the aftermath Global Financial Crisis, the world entered a period of transition, prompting crucial questions about the trajectory of global capitalism. Matteo Giordano highlights some of the key economic analyses from SOAS scholars.