Asia Rising

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Asia Rising

The podcast of La Trobe Asia which takes a critical look at the key issues facing Asia's states and societies.

  1. #231: What the New Trump Presidency Means for Asia

    1 DAY AGO

    #231: What the New Trump Presidency Means for Asia

    Donald Trump has won the 2024 Unites States election. So what will his return to the White House mean for the Asian region? Guest: Professor Bec Strating (Director, La Trobe Asia) Recorded on 11th November, 2024.

    35 min
  2. Indigeneity in Asia

    2 DAYS AGO

    Indigeneity in Asia

    What does “Indigeneity” mean in Asia? For many in these communities, an Indigenous identity can represent a way to strengthen community identities, encourage language and cultural flourishing, highlight their ancestral relationships to land and water, and push back against large states’ attempts to minoritise them. What are the benefits and challenges of using the term in Asia? What does the grassroots enthusiasm for the term “Indigenous” and top-down restraints on its use mean for our understanding of Indigeneity more broadly? And how could recognising Asian Indigenous groups shape diplomacy and aid programs? Speakers: Professor Sheryl Lightfoot (Political Science and First Nations and Indigenous Studies, University of British Colombia) Dr Tashi Dekyid Monet (School of Education and Human Development, University of Virginia) Dr Urmee Chakma (Lecturer, Humanities and Pedagogy Education, La Trobe University) James Blackwell (Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs, Australian National University) Dr Ruth Gamble (Senior Lecturer, History, La Trobe University) (chair) Recorded on 30th October, 2024.

    56 min
  3. #230: The Politics of Language Oppression in Tibet

    29 OCT

    #230: The Politics of Language Oppression in Tibet

    After more than 70 years of Chinese rule, much has changed in Tibet, and one notable decline is that of language diversity. There are currently around sixty minority languages spoken in Tibet, in some cases by just a few thousand people, but that number is collapsing under assimilatory state policies. Book: The Politics of Language Oppression in Tibet by Gerald Roche, published by Cornell University Press. Guest: Assoc. Professor Gerald Roche (Politics, La Trobe University) Recorded on 17th October, 2024.

    35 min
  4. #229: Citizen Science on the Ganges

    21 OCT

    #229: Citizen Science on the Ganges

    The Ganges River, a lifeline for millions and one of the most significant and sacred rivers in the world, faces a multitude of seemingly intractable environmental challenges. One of the most innovative ways of both researching and shifting attitudes on the Ganges is through Citizen Science, bringing scientists and communities together to learn more about the world around them. Guests: Dr Prem Kurup (Science Education, La Trobe University) Anjali Yadav (PhD Candidate, La Trobe University and IIT Kanpur) Host: Assoc. Professor Ruth Gamble (Deputy Director, La Trobe Asia) Recorded on 17th October, 2024.

    29 min
  5. #228: The Decline of Western Influence

    24 SEPT

    #228: The Decline of Western Influence

    For centuries the western world has enjoyed an outsized global influence, but is that time coming to an end? In demographic, economic, military and cultural terms, we are hurtling into a far more diverse global future. Guest: Dr Samir Putri (Former UK diplomat, visiting lecturer at the Department of War Studies at the Kings College London) Samir’s book: Westlessness: The Great Global Rebalancing Recorded 10th September, 2024.

    27 min
  6. Event: Human Trafficking in Southeast Asia

    19 SEPT

    Event: Human Trafficking in Southeast Asia

    Large numbers of people in Southeast Asia seek opportunities to improve their lives either within or outside their home country. While there are many positive benefits, the risk of exploitation is high. Many find themselves deceived or coerced into situations where they are abused and forced to live and work in poor conditions with little or no pay. Some are forced into sex work or marriages against their will, while others fall prey to the illicit organ trade. How can we better understand what makes people vulnerable to human trafficking? What can governments and organisations be doing to better support victims and confront the causes? What roles can researchers play in helping answer these questions? Speakers: - Assoc. Professor Lisa Denney (Acting Director, Centre for Human Security and Social Change, La Trobe University) - Assoc. Professor Sallie Yea (Tracey Banivanua-Mar Fellow, La Trobe University) - Dr Elisabeth Jackson (Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Human Security and Social Change, La Trobe University) - Professor Bec Strating (Director, La Trobe Asia) (Chair) A La Trobe Asia and Centre for Human Security and Social Change event.

    53 min
  7. West to East: The Global Rebalance

    13 SEPT

    West to East: The Global Rebalance

    The West has always had an outsized influence in the world, but what if this trend is changing? The post cold-war era U.S. and European countries, which represent the foundational pillars of the Western system, have seen their power diminish. Shifts in demographics, economics, military, and cultural terms are indicating a more diverse global future. Wealth is moving from the West to the East, and nations such as India and Indonesia are set to reach new heights of growth and confidence. Is the West prepared for a more diverse global future? The Melbourne launch of Westlessness: The Great Global Rebalancing by Samir Puri. Speakers: - Dr Samir Puri (Visiting Lecturer, Department of War Studies, Kings College London) - Professor Nick Bisley (Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, La Trobe University) - Professor Bec Strating (Director, La Trobe Asia)(Chair) Recorded 9th September, 2024

    1h 3m
  8. #227: Girt by Sea

    22 AUG

    #227: Girt by Sea

    In recent years Australia has drawn closer to many of its Asia-Pacific neighbours, but ‘when push comes to shove, it continues to look well beyond the oceans and regions that surround it to the distant horizons of Europe and North America for its ultimate security guarantee’. But is there another way Australia should understand its strategic challenges and find lasting security? Girt by Sea: Re-Imagining Australia’s Security by Rebecca Strating and Joanne Wallis is published by La Trobe University Press. Guest: Professor Rebecca Strating (Director, La Trobe Asia) Recorded on 15th August 2024.

    21 min
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The podcast of La Trobe Asia which takes a critical look at the key issues facing Asia's states and societies.

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  • Creator
    La Trobe Asia
  • Years Active
    2014 - 2024
  • Episodes
    333
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