The South China Sea islands were of little interest to both European imperialists and local empires – until they became viewed as a tool in geostrategic and nationalistic posturing. A very short ...
"Victor Lieberman was among those superb scholars who transformed our understanding of pre-colonial Burma a decade and more ago..." Nicholas Tarling, New Zealand Asia Institute "Lieberman has ...
World War One in Southeast Asia offers an entirely new perspective on anti-colonialism and the Great War, and radically extends our understanding of the conflict as a truly global phenomenon. 'Anyone ...
“Territorial empire has mattered for the United States, even if most people on the U.S. mainland are only vaguely aware of its colonial history ... can shed light on Asia’s approach ...
Such attitudes were still evident in the independence movements that exploded after the surrender of the Japanese, who occupied most of Southeast Asia between 1942 and 1945. The end of World War II ...
Explores the dynamic present of Southeast Asia in light of its complex past. Introduces the shared historical experiences that have shaped diverse Southeast Asian societies, with a focus on the ...
The term ‘waste colonialism’ was coined in 1989 at ... resulting in an influx of plastic waste to Southeast Asia, leading to overwhelming waste levels in these developing countries.
This course looks at Indonesia, Malaysia,and the Philippines from the colonial period to the present day. It focuses on Islam, state and conflict, starting with a broader discussion of the ...
This course looks at Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines from the colonial period to the present day. It focuses on Islam, state and conflict, starting with a broader discussion on the ...
Till today, colonial-era laws that ban homosexuality continue to exist in former British territories including parts of Africa and Oceania. But it is in Asia where they have had a significantly ...