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18:52

The Popular Protests in Hong Kong

Global Politics ·

2014/10/06

Hong Kong is currently experiencing protests caused by public disagreements over changes to how the Chief Executive of Hong Kong will be selected. In this episode of Asia Rising, Professor Nick Bisley (La Trobe Asia, La Trobe University) speaks to Dr James Leibold (Senior Lecturer, Chinese Politics and Asian Studies, La Trobe University) look at the development of the popular protests in Hong Kong and how they might play out.

18:56

A Year of Abbott in Asia

Global Politics ·

2014/09/18

During his first year of office, Prime Minister Tony Abbott has conducted a surprisingly energetic and focused foreign policy. He's visited a number of countries in the Asian region and furthered Australia's interests by signing fair trade agreements with Japan and South Korea, as well as making progress in relationships with both China and India. In this episode of Asia Rising, Professor Nick Bisley (La Trobe Asia, La Trobe University) speaks to host Matt Smith about Abbott's interactions with

1:12:46

Jokowi’s Indonesia

Global Politics ·

2014/08/26

On 22 July Joko Widodo was formally announced as the winner of Indonesia’s closely fought presidential election. Although Indonesia has enjoyed democratic rule since 1998, this is the first time one elected leader has been replaced by another. A fine result in a difficult year for democracy in Asia. The new president is clearly well liked, but he has considerable challenges to tackle. Dr Dirk Tomsa Dr Dirk Tomsa (Politics and International Relations at La Trobe University) and Dr David McRae, (Asia

19:17

Japan's Emerging Place in Asia

Global Politics ·

2014/08/01

Japan has taken a more energised approach on the global stage in recent years, particularly under the leadership of the current Prime Minister, Shinzō Abe. Professor Nick Bisley (Executive Director of La Trobe Asia, La Trobe University) and Dr David Envall (Department of International Relations, Australian National University) look at Japan's emerging place in Asia, and the relationship it has with foreign powers. A La Trobe Asia podcast. Copyright 2014 La Trobe University, all rights reserved

14:55

The Thailand Coup of 2014

Global Politics ·

2014/07/08

On the 22nd May 2014 the Royal Thai Armed forces led by General Prayuth Chan-ocha launched a coup against the democratically elected government government, dissolved the senate and stabled a Junta to govern the nation. Since that time there's been a clampdown on freedom of speech and expression, there's a curfew in place, and while a return to democracy is promised there's uncertainty as to when this will happen. Professor Nick Bisley (Executive Director of La Trobe Asia, La Trobe University)

49:02

Why is Brazil Important?

Global Politics ·

2014/06/09

Alongside China and India, Brazil is an emerged economic giant. It is also custodian of a large part of the environmentally sensitive Amazon Basin. Home to an extraordinary hybrid culture that unites Indigenous, European and African influences, Brazil is world-renowned for its dynamic music, dance and food. Soon, Brazil will play host to the World Cup and then Rio will be home to the Olympics in 2016. These two sporting events are historically significant but they also highlight the social issues

50:28

What Does North Korea Want?

Global Politics ·

2014/06/02

North Korea is one of the region's most enigmatic states. It is one of the poorest states in Asia, yet is well on its way to developing a nuclear weapon. It has long sought isolation from the outside world, yet it is opening up more special economic zones. And its cult of personality around the Kim family dynasty seems at times almost a self-parody. The transition of power to the third generation of the Kim family was completed with the public purging of Jang Son-thaek in December 2013. Six months

17:49

Modi Wins the Indian Election

Global Politics ·

2014/05/23

Narendra Modi won a landslide victory with the BJP in the 2014 Indian election. In this La Trobe Asia podcast, Professor Nick Bisley (Executive Director of La Trobe Asia) and Dr Ian Woolford (Head of Hindi and South Asian Studies, La Trobe University) present a wrap-up of Indian politics focussing on: - The outcome of the election and the position of the previously ruling Congress Party - The kind of government and direction that India can expect under Modi - The role of social media in the

1:08:03

Making Peace in South Asia

Global Politics ·

2014/04/02

In contemporary South Asia, conflict is an all too frequent feature of life. As in other parts of Asia, increasingly these are intra-state conflicts which present distinctive challenges for policy-makers and citizenry. Perhaps the greatest of these is how to transform a situation of protracted conflict into a lasting and sustainable peace. There have been many efforts to negotiate settlements but these often fail either to bring about a cessation of violence or to create the foundations of a

1:01:13

When 1.5 Billion People Go to the Polls

Global Politics ·

2014/03/06

In 2014 Asia's two biggest democracies, India and Indonesia, go to the polls to elect new governments. Both countries look destined for major political change, with potentially far-reaching consequences for domestic and international politics. In India, the leader of Gujarat, Narendra Modi, has emerged as a front runner in the polls, but the nature of the coalition he would need to form to take power is impossible to predict. In Indonesia, Jakarta governor Joko Widodo is the most popular

25:01

#occupygezi

Global Politics ·

2013/08/21

Erdem Koç (Journalism, La Trobe University) on how social media triggered protests in Turkey the mainstream ignored. In May, what started as a 50-person protest against the re-development of one of Istanbul’s smallest parks turned into a nation-wide resistance against police brutality and what protestors claimed is an oppresive regime. As Turkey’s mainstream media refused to show the protests, the resistance gained momentum, and social media became the only way to communicate. Copyright 2013 La

12:44

Egypt Revolts

Global Politics ·

2013/07/29

Dr Luca Anceschi (Politics and International Relations, La Trobe University) on the 2013 Egyptian coup d'état. So soon after the 2011 revolution, was it really in the best interest of the people? Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Please contact for permissions.

10:30

Turkey Protests

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2013/07/22

Dr Luca Anceschi (Politics and International Relations, La Trobe University) on the 2013 protests in Turkey: how the protest about a park redevelopment can grow to be about an oppressive regime and police brutality. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Please contact for permissions.

17:07

North Korea's Hostile Posturing

Global Politics ·

2013/04/11

Dr Ben Habib (lecturer in Social Sciences, La Trobe University) discusses recent political developments in North Korea, which has recently placed their “strategic rocket units and long-range artillery units” on their highest alert status, and made threats on striking on targets in South Korea. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Please contact for permissions.

15:04

The Arab Revolution

Global Politics ·

2011/11/07

15:51

Protecting Ocean Life

Global Politics ·

2011/07/12

Jeff Hansen (Australian Director of Sea Shepherd Conservation Society) on the challenges of protecting the biodiversity of the oceans. Copyright 2011 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Please contact for permissions.

46:02

Revolution in the Middle East

Global Politics ·

2011/04/12

Professor Nick Bisley (International Relations, La Trobe University), Dr Luca Anceschi (International Relations, La Trobe University), and Dr Christopher Friese (American Politics, La Trobe University) on 2011 revolutions in the Middle East, and the time of change. Copyright 2011 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Please contact for permissions.

16:30

Julian Assange and Wikileaks

Global Politics ·

2011/03/15

Professor Robert Manne (Politics, La Trobe University) discusses Julian Assange: his early experiences, what shaped him, the creation of wikileaks, and how politics could now be permanently changed. Copyright 2011 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Please contact for permissions.

20:40

The Future of Social Democracy

Global Politics ·

2011/03/03

10:18

North Korea's Nuclear Weapons

Global Politics ·

2010/11/24

Ben Habib (Politics, La Trobe University) on the political climate in North Korea, and their nuclear weapon capabilities. Copyright 2010 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

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