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This podcast is a channel on the New Books Network. The New Books Network is an academic audio library dedicated to public education. In each episode you will hear scholars discuss their recently published research with another expert in their field. Discover our 150+ channels and browse our 28,000+ episodes on our website: ⁠newbooksnetwork.com⁠ Subscribe to our free weekly Substack newsletter to ... more

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In 1863 the French established a protectorate over the kingdom of Cambodia. The protectorate, along with Vietnam and Laos, later became part of the colonial state of French Indochina. Part of the French ‘civilizing mission’ in Cambodia involved refor... more

Entangled in a nexus of commerce, industry, food security, and environmental concerns, palm oil has become a prominent topic of controversy and debate. In this episode, Dr. Ayu Pratiwi illuminates the complicated reality behind the controversy by int... more

This episode unpacks the 8 February 2026 snap election and constitutional referendum in Thailand. The results paint a mixed picture: a decisive win for the country’s conservative forces alongside signals of progressive change, particularly regarding ... more

Recentering Southeast Asia: Politics, Religion and Maritime Connections (Routledge, 2026) assesses the impact of European colonization in the late 19th and early 20th century in ‘restructuring’ the shared past of India and Southeast Asia. It provides... more

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Dr. Sally Low
Author of "Colonial Law Making: Cambodia Under the French"
National University of Singapore Press
Episode: Sally Frances Low, "Colonial Law Making: Cambodia Under the French" (NUS Press, 2023)
Professor Duncan McCargo
President's Chair in Global Affairs at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, and a scholar on Southeast Asian politics, particularly Thailand.
Nanyang Technological University
Episode: Thailand’s February 2026 Snap Election: A Conversation with Prof Duncan McCargo
Dr. Ayu Pratiwi
Docent in Economic Geography and senior researcher at University of Turku
University of Turku
Episode: Good and Bad Palm Oil: Food Security, Paradigm Shift and Stakeholder Negotiations in Indonesia and the EU
Michael Hurley
Independent scholar conducting ethnographic research in Southeast Asia
National University of Singapore Press
Episode: Michael Hurley, "Waterways of Bangkok: Memory, Landscape and Twilight" (NUS Press, 2025)
Eve Warburton
Director of the ANU Indonesia Institute and a research fellow at the Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs.
Australian National University
Episode: Eve Warburton, "Resource Nationalism in Indonesia: Booms, Big Business, and the State" (Cornell UP, 2023)
Amitav Acharya
UNESCO Chair in Transnational Challenges and Governance and a professor at the School of International Service at American University in Washington, DC
American University
Episode: Amitav Acharya, "Tragic Nation: Burma--Why and How Democracy Failed" (Penguin Random House, 2023)
Lin Hongxuan
Assistant Professor in the National University of Singapore's Department of Southeast Asian Studies
National University of Singapore
Episode: Lin Hongxuan, "Ummah Yet Proletariat: Islam, Marxism, and the Making of the Indonesian Republic" (Oxford UP, 2023)
Dr. Joanna Siekiera
An expert in international law, NATO consultant, and assistant professor at the War Studies University in Warsaw, Poland.
War Studies University
Episode: Joanna Siekiera, "International Law and Security in Indo-Pacific: Strategic Design for the Region" (Routledge, 2025)
Dr. Kathryn Chelminski
Visiting fellow at the Brown University Climate Solutions Lab and author of the book Governing Energy Transitions.
Brown University Climate Solutions Lab
Episode: Kathryn Chelminski, "Governing Energy Transitions: A Study of Regime Complex Effectiveness on Geothermal Development in Indonesia and the Philippines" (Cambridge UP, 2025)

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 52 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!

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    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 :)

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The variety of subjects related to Southeast Asia captivates and educates, promoting a deeper understanding of the region's history and culture.
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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.
Sugata Bose, "Asia after Europe: Imagining a Continent in the Long Twentieth Century" (Harvard UP, 2024)
Q: What is colorful cosmopolitanism and how does it differ from colorless cosmopolitanism?
Colorful cosmopolitanism recognizes the intertwining of local patriotism and anti-colonial sentiment, as opposed to the more abstract, colorless notion that cosmopolitanism should be based solely on reason.
Thailand’s February 2026 Snap Election: A Conversation with Prof Duncan McCargo
Q: What impact did the economy have on voter sentiment?
Economic concerns dominated discussions, with many voters expressing dissatisfaction with their financial circumstances, overshadowing the ideological facets of politics.
Thailand’s February 2026 Snap Election: A Conversation with Prof Duncan McCargo
Q: How did the Democrats perform in comparison to the last election?
While the Democrats showed some resurgence, particularly in rallies, their overall seat gains were limited, indicating a broader struggle in the South.

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A range of scholarly discussions on various aspects of Southeast Asian history and culture, this audio series prominently features academic experts presenting their latest research for a broader audience. Episode topics often include historical narratives, contemporary social issues, and the unique cultural landscapes of Southeast Asia, engaging listeners with the latest insights from the academic community. Many episodes explore complex themes such as Buddhism's role in politics, the implications of colonial histories, and the intersectionality of identity and society across different Southeast Asian nations. The podcast is characterized by its accessibility to non-academic audiences, potentially drawing in listeners who are eager to broad... more

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