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Prof. @NickWestcott4 provides insight with @theipaper on how Iran's nuclear efforts could scale up after the Gaza ceasefire. bit.ly/3WuBqKH


SOAS Development Prof. Naomi Hossain @nomhossain comments on UK MPs withdrawing a controversial report into Bangladesh after complaints that it was biased. bit.ly/4houkiQ


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“Comics and animations allow us to delve into emotional spaces that statistics simply cannot convey.” Following the “Stories of Migration” launch at @SoasGallery with @posnegorg, read the new feature from @guardian on some of the amazing work showcased. theguardian.com/global-develop…


Director of @SOAS_CI Steve Tsang offers insight to @FinancialTimes on the complexities of China’s falling population, in parallel to the boost in births across the country. bit.ly/40nxxby


Dr Jakob Klein from @SOASFoodStudies featured on the latest episode of ‘The Food Chain’ on @BBCRadio4 to discuss the ‘great rice debate’ - and campaigns used in China to promote the potato as a healthier alternative. Listen bit.ly/42kiMJd

bbc.co.uk

The Food Chain - Should we eat less rice? - BBC Sounds

This staple grain is impacted by and contributes to climate change


'The balance of forces in Lebanon has been radically altered.' Prof. @gilbertachcar speaks to @FRANCE24 on the political restructuring in Lebanon and re-assembling of the nation's government. bit.ly/3Wk6zAl


History of Africa scholar Dr Marie Rodet joined an expert panel on @bbcworldservice to discuss the motivations of West African nations and their desires for the French government to withdraw military forces from their territories. Listen back bit.ly/40bSIgU


Director of @SOAS_CI Steve Tsang spoke to @BBCRadioScot on Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ visit to China, as part of the UK government’s hopes to reset relations with the state. Listen bit.ly/3C1A2Z7


Water and Development Research Fellow Dr. @kmbayliss joins an expert panel on the new #LSEiQ podcast with @LSEnews on the national water pollution scandal and why privatised water companies in the UK are being investigated. bit.ly/42aLFaV


SOAS China and Inner Asia Research Fellow Prof. @RobbieBarnett shares comments with @nytimes on the rescue efforts as earthquakes hit remote Tibet. bit.ly/4jhe2KC


“The issues that matter are really not in the cross hairs of the government and that might be why confidence is low.” Research fellow @georgemagnus1 from @SOAS_CI speaks on China’s falling currency amid fears of US tariffs, with the Guardian. bit.ly/4gKA5HG


"The events of the past month have thrown South Korea into political chaos." SOAS PhD scholar Yoon Walker writes for @ConversationUK on the impeachment of South Korea’s president and how it sets the stage for future political turmoil. bit.ly/4hlTzCH

theconversation.com

South Korea: failed arrest of impeached president sets stage for more turmoil in 2025

On Friday morning, officials abandoned an attempt to detain South Korea’s embattled president, throwing the country deeper into chaos.


“South Korea has been in a difficult point for quite a while now, although recent developments are likely to worsen economic relations and the exchange rate.” Dr Owen Miller speaks to @LondonersNews on the uncertainty in South Korea. bit.ly/3ZKZkTf

swlondoner.co.uk

Uncertainty ahead in South Korea amid political turmoil

A London university professor has warned of uncertainty ahead for South Korea as the nation traverses a difficult period in its history.


“Such agents are not spies in the conventional sense, but are people tasked by the CCP to infiltrate and influence establishment" Director of @SOAS_CI Steve Tsang speaks with @FRANCE24 and provides insight into the alleged Chinese spy Yang Tengbo. bit.ly/3ZYm7Mo


“The path to upholding Yoon’s impeachment remains challenging.” SOAS PhD candidate Yoon Walker writes for @ConversationUK and reflects on South Korea’s political crossroads and the looming trial of the nation’s president. bit.ly/3OZedw2

theconversation.com

South Korea at a crossroads after president is impeached – here’s what will happen next

After more than a week of political turmoil, South Korean lawmakers voted to impeach the country’s embattled president.


“Yoon’s rapid demise is a tribute to the robustness of Korean democracy.” Professor Ha-Joon Chang on South Korea’s political fallout with @FinancialTimes. on.ft.com/4flDrj1


SOAS Chair of Trustees @LordHastings urges business leaders to “grab” the issue of forced migration and help refugees and asylum seekers gain access to education and work, with @CNBC. cnb.cx/41AYWcb


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