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New Books in Southeast Asian Studies

New Books Network
Southeast Asia
Indonesia
Myanmar
Philippines
Colonialism
China
Singapore
Vietnam War
Thailand
Malaysia
Buddhism
United States
Thai Politics
Vietnam
World War II
Migration
French Colonialism
Climate Change
Indo-Pacific
ASEAN

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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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Recent Guests

Elly Kent
Visual artist, translator, researcher and educator; author of Artists and the People: Ideologies of Art in Indonesia
ANU (Australian National University)
Episode: Elly Kent, "Artists and the People: Ideologies of Art in Indonesia" (NUS Press, 2022)
Justin F Jackson
Author of The Work of Empire, War, Occupation, the Making of American Colonialism in Cuba and the Philippines
University of North Carolina
Episode: Justin F Jackson, "The Work of Empire: War, Occupation, and the Making of American Colonialism in Cuba and the Philippines" (UNC Press, 2025)
Joshua Comaroff
Author of Spectropolis: The Enchantment of Capital in Singapore
University of Chicago (implied by author)
Episode: Joshua Comaroff, "Spectropolis: The Enchantment of Capital in Singapore" (U Minnesota Press, 2025)
Dougald O'Reilly
Professor of Archaeology, Australian National University
Australian National University
Episode: Dougald O’Reilly, "Empires of the Southern Ocean: Early Civilizations of Mainland and Insular Southeast Asia" (Bloomsbury Academic, 2026)
George Baylon Radics
Author of Emotional Filipinos, The American Myth of the Lazy Native, and Islamic Separatism in the Philippines
National University of Singapore
Episode: George Baylon Radics, "Emotional Filipinos: The American Myth of the 'Lazy Native' and Islamic Separatism in the Philippines" (U Georgia Press, 2026)
TW Lim
Writer and chef featured author of Little Perfections, Eating in Singapore
Kitchen Arts and Letters
Episode: Lim Tse Wei, "Little Perfections: Eating in Singapore" (Kitchen Arts and Letters, 2026)
Tim Connor
Author, co-author of the book; Senior Lecturer
University of Newcastle / Melbourne Law School (Laureate Program)
Episode: Tim Connor et al., "Global Business and Local Struggle: Reimagining Non-Judicial Remedy for Human Rights" (Cambridge UP, 2025)
Fiona Haines
Author, co-author of the book; Professor of Criminology
University of Melbourne
Episode: Tim Connor et al., "Global Business and Local Struggle: Reimagining Non-Judicial Remedy for Human Rights" (Cambridge UP, 2025)
Nurhaizatul Jamil
Associate Professor of Global South Studies
Pratt Institute
Episode: Nurhaizatul Jamil, "Faithful Transformations: Islamic Self-Help in Contemporary Singapore" (U Illinois Press, 2025)

Hosts

Ernest Lee; Caitlin Murphy; Jaclyn Michael; Michael Van; Alyssa James; Patrick Jory; Pyeong Ho Choi; Miranda Melcher; Ari-Joonas Pitkanen; Dr. Petra Olderman; Natali Pearson; Lucas; Jen Hoyer; Cindy Anh Nguyen; Dr. Rod Falker
Multiple hosts from New Books Network channels and associated Southeast Asian Studies coverage, including interviewers and channel hosts.
Ernest Lee; Michael Van; Natali Pearson; Jen Hoyer; Cindy Anh Nguyen; Dr. Rod Falker; Jaclyn Michael; Patrick Jory; Pyeong Ho Choi; Miranda Melcher; Ari‑Joonas Pitkanen; Dr. Petra Olderman; Lucas; Alyssa James; Caitlin Murphy; Patrick Jorry
A consolidated set of hosts featuring interviewers and channel hosts across Southeast Asian Studies coverage.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 53 ratings
  • Amazing show

    Super inspiring talks, covering a wide range of topics. Always looking forward to new interviews coming up here. Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    *Happysaturday*
    Germany5 years ago
  • Bookworm galore

    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 :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    V.Train
    United States7 years ago

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Excellent resource for researchers and prospective guests seeking to share work with a broader audience.
Thoughtful, in‑depth conversations with Southeast Asian scholars.
Engaging, rigorous, and often surprisingly timely about regional issues.
High‑quality, research‑driven interviews that educate and inspire.
Provides access to topics traditionally underrepresented in English.

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Talking Points

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Joshua Comaroff, "Spectropolis: The Enchantment of Capital in Singapore" (U Minnesota Press, 2025)
Q: So Joshua, maybe to start us off, you could describe what Spectropolis is about for our listeners?
Spectropolis investigates the ongoing role of ghosts in Singapore's urban life, especially in finance, architecture, and development, arguing that spectral beliefs shape how people make sense of modernization and prosperity.
Lim Tse Wei, "Little Perfections: Eating in Singapore" (Kitchen Arts and Letters, 2026)
Q: What is the thought process behind the book and the journey into writing this collection?
Lim explains the book grew from long-term engagement with topics, combining essays and recipes that reflect an ongoing exploration of food, labor, and memory, rather than a fixed cookbook or ego-driven narrative.
Leslie Barnes, "Sex Work in Southeast Asia: Scenes of Ambivalence in Literature and Film" (Edinburgh UP, 2025)
Q: Before we get into this specific book, would you tell us about your general intellectual interests and how they led to this project?
Barnes describes her background in French and Francophone studies, with a focus on film, literature, and cultural studies, and explains how close reading and Southeast Asian contexts shaped the project.
Sugata Bose, "Asia after Europe: Imagining a Continent in the Long Twentieth Century" (Harvard UP, 2024)
Q: What role do you believe artists can play in shaping future Asian connections?
Artists and cultural figures can foster deeper connections and dialogues across Asia, countering the dominance of state-centric perspectives by engaging in cross-cultural exchanges.
Sugata Bose, "Asia after Europe: Imagining a Continent in the Long Twentieth Century" (Harvard UP, 2024)
Q: How can we distinguish between different types of nationalism in the context of Asianism?
We need to recognize old-style patriotism versus modern nationalism, and territorial nationalism versus a form of nationalism that has a universalist aspect seeking solidarity beyond borders.

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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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