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| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 702 | Founded | 15 years ago |
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Indonesia is often framed as a key arena of China-Japan-US competition in the Second Cold War. In this episode, we talk with Trissia Wijaya about her book on the political economy of Chinese and Japanese infrastructure financing in Indonesia. She cha... more
Exploring the work of established and emerging artists in Indonesia’s vibrant art world, Artists and the People: Ideologies of Art in Indonesia (NUS Press, 2022) examines why so many artists in the world’s largest archipelagic nation choose to work d... more
In 1898, on the eve of the Spanish-American War, the US Army seemed minuscule and ill-equipped for global conflict. Yet over the next fifteen years, its soldiers defeated Spain and pacified nationalist insurgencies in both Cuba and the Philippines. D... more
In Singapore, the financial center of Southeast Asia, hyperurbanization and commercial development exist alongside enduring belief in the economic power of ghosts: in their ability to control the flows of money and value and to determine the outcome ... more
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Super inspiring talks, covering a wide range of topics. Always looking forward to new interviews coming up here. Keep up the great work!
This is one of those podcasts that I’m incredibly grateful for. It provides in depth conversation with Southeast Asian scholars regarding topics that have traditionally been inaccessible or unknown to the mainstream public, at least in the English speaking world. I truly hope more people get to listen to this amazing podcast. Keep up the awesome work! You’re truly making a difference :)
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A thoughtful, scholarship‑driven conversation series focused on Southeast Asia, exploring history, politics, culture, and society through in‑depth interviews with researchers and authors. Episodes routinely examine colonial legacies, governance, labor, religion, food, and regional networks, often pairing academic insight with real‑world case studies. Notable strengths include a strong emphasis on primary sources, interdisciplinary perspectives, and accessible discussions that illuminate complex topics for listeners across academia, policy, and general interest. The show often features scholars debating contested histories, policy implications, and cultural change in the region, making it a go‑to for listeners seeking rigorous analysis groun... more
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