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Asia Rising

Asia Rising, 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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#196: Reporting on the Philippine Drug War

Asia Rising ·

2022/12/13

When Rodrigo Duterte was elected to the office of president in 2016 one of his main election promises was to clean up the drug trade. And he was quite open about how he was going to do it. The language he used was provocative and ruthless – those involved in the drug trade would be dealt with, using as much force as necessary. For those working in the Filipino media and covering these events it can be a challenge to get accurate information – people are reluctant to talk, and the government wants

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Event: The Quad: Emerging Security Issues in the...

Asia Rising ·

2022/12/07

As tensions in the Indo-Pacific increase and new security issues emerge, Australia, the United States, India and Japan have come together with the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue to support the Indo-Pacific. The event will explored the key issues and challenges of the Quad, and the role of each state in emerging security issues Indo-Pacific. This event was a part of the QUADMIN Emerging Leaders Dialogue, bringing together emerging leaders from Australia, the United States, India and Japan. QUADMIN

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#195: Diabetes and Medicine in India

Asia Rising ·

2022/11/16

India is a country rich in food variety and tastes, but access to food has changed, bringing options of western foods of differing nutritional value. With changes in diet comes a change to health, and wider implications on the health system of the country. Guests: Dr Sabrina Gupta (Department of public health, La Trobe University) Dr Jency Thomas (Department of Microbiology, Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology, La Trobe University) Dr Rahul Krishna Puvvada (PhD graduate, Department of

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#194: John Howard on Asia

Asia Rising ·

2022/11/10

Mr John Howard, former Prime Minister of Australia (1996 - 2007) on Asia, his legacy, and Australia's place in the region. His new book, A Sense of Balance, is published by HarperCollins Australia. Recorded 19 October 2022.

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#193: The Repression of Indigenous Languages in Asia

Asia Rising ·

2022/10/31

The United Nations has declared 2022 the start of the International Decade of Indigenous Languages, aiming to raise awareness of the ongoing global loss of Indigenous languages. Ongoing attacks on human rights defenders and restrictions on civil society are critically challenging the effectiveness of these efforts. Read Indigenous Language Rights and the Politics of Fear in Asia - Issue 7 of The La Trobe Asia Brief. Dr Gerald Roche (Senior Research Fellow in Politics at La Trobe University, La

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Event: Indigenous Language Rights and the Politics of...

Asia Rising ·

2022/10/13

Approximately 7,000 languages are signed or spoken in the world today, more than half of them by Indigenous people. These languages are critical to services like education and healthcare, and their neglect threatens the health and wellbeing of Indigenous people. Language is literally a matter of life and death. The United Nations has declared 2022 the start of the International Decade of Indigenous Languages, highlighting the need for governments and societies to amplify the voices and knowledge of

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#192: The Challenges of Reporting and Researching on...

Asia Rising ·

2022/09/29

With China mostly closed to international journalists accurate reporting is a challenging prospect, putting those engaged in it in danger from the Chinese government and their supporters. Guest: Vicky Xu (Journalist and Author, lead researcher of Uyghurs for Sale) Recorded 17 August 2022.

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#191: Recreating a Virtual Angkor

Asia Rising ·

2022/09/15

Angkor is an archaeological site in northern Cambodia, and was home to the impressive capitals of the Khmer Empire between the 9th and 15th centuries. It is one of the most important archaeological sites in Southeast Asia, and an ongoing project aims to recreate it virtually. Find out more about the Virtual Angkor project. Guest: Dr Bernard Keo (Archaeology and History, La Trobe University) Recorded on 9 May, 2022.

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54:29

Public Event: Human Rights in China

Asia Rising ·

2022/08/23

The track record of human rights in China is of global concern, with allegations of religious and ethnic repression, lack of freedom of information and civil liberties, violations of gender rights, and detainment of those who would speak out against the Chinese Communist Party. While the Chinese government is focused on maintaining ‘social stability’, the response of states within the international community remains largely non-confrontational, despite the growing mountain of evidence of human

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#190: Security Challenges in the Asian Region

Asia Rising ·

2022/08/19

What are the broad strategic trends and security challenges affecting the Asian region, now and into the future? Guests: Dr Elizabeth Buchanan (Head of Research, Royal Australian Navy, Seapower Centre) Professor Peter Dean (Director of Foreign Policy and Defence, United States Studies Centre) Host: Assoc. Professor Bec Strating (Director, La Trobe Asia) Recorded on 21 July, 2022.

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Webinar: China’s Ambitions in Antarctica and Their...

Asia Rising ·

2022/08/11

In recent years, as the People’s Republic of China (PRC) has grown in economic size, military strength and international influence, it has become more active in Antarctica. This has led to worries that Beijing’s ambitions extend further than just scientific research and fishing. Concerns have been raised about the PRC wanting to exploit Antarctica’s mineral and fossil energy resources and militarise the continent. There has been speculation that the PRC is even planning to make its own territorial

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#189: Pelosi's Visit to Taiwan Escalates Tension with...

Asia Rising ·

2022/08/08

There has been an escalation of tension between China, Taiwan and the United States in the wake of a visit to Taiwan by United States house speaker Nancy Pelosi, the first visit of such a rank in close to 30 years. While the visit validates Taiwan’s democratic claims, it gives China an incentive to increase hostilities and increase tension in the region. Guest: Professor Nick Bisley (Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at La Trobe University). Recorded on 8 August, 2022.

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Webinar: Protest, Dissent, and the Struggle for...

Asia Rising ·

2022/08/02

In early 2022 the NGO Civicus added India to its watch list of countries of concern. In doing so it highlighted recent protest movements, arrests of academics, journalists and activists. This discussion examines how India got to this position and the impact on people on the ground in India. Speakers: Professor Nandini Sundar (Sociology, Delhi School of Economics) Dr Ian Woolford (Hindi Studies, La Trobe University) Dr Gerald Roche (Senior Research Fellow, Politics, La Trobe

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Webinar: Enhancing Maritime Security in the Indo-Pacific

Asia Rising ·

2022/07/29

The Indo-Pacific faces multiple security challenges, ranging from the risk of major war arising from territorial and maritime disputes to significant human and environmental threats to ecosystems. Exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, many states remain at odds over governance issues, how to confront pressing regional disputes and how to deal with countries outside the Asian region seeking to have greater influence. While the role of existing regional institutions such as ASEAN remains central to

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#188: The Democratic Decline of Indonesia

Asia Rising ·

2022/07/25

Indonesia has made impressive democratic gains since the fall of the authoritarian Suharto regime in 1998, and has long been praised as a ‘model Muslim democracy’. But in recent years, the quality of Indonesian democracy has noticeably declined as the country continues to struggle with challenges to its democratic institutions and values, with systemic corruption and discrimination and violence against minority groups. Guests: Dr Ken Setiawan (Lecturer in Indonesian and Asian Studies, Asia

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#187: Australia's Unthinking Alliance with America

Asia Rising ·

2022/07/17

Australia has a strong alliance with America, one that has remained unwavering through changes of leadership and turbulent international developments. While agreements such as AUKUS and the Quad have strengthened our position in the region, it has come at the cost of relations with other states and could in the future draw us into conflict. Guest: Hugh White (Emeritus Professor of Strategic Studies at Australian National University) Hugh's new Quarterly Essay is Sleepwalk to War: Australia’s

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Webinar: Gender Mainstreaming in Foreign Policy

Asia Rising ·

2022/07/14

The idea of gender mainstreaming in foreign policy is gaining traction across the world. Several countries such as Sweden, Canada, France, Mexico, Germany, Spain, Luxemburg, Libya, Chile, and most recently the Netherlands have announced Feminist Foreign Policies. Other countries such as Australia, UK, Ireland, Argentina, may not have made formal Feminist Foreign Policy announcements yet, but are working towards understanding and integrating the gender and inclusivity lens in policy action

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Public event: Sleepwalk to War: The Australia-US...

Asia Rising ·

2022/07/05

Australia has a strong alliance with America, one that has remained unwavering through changes of leadership and turbulent international developments. While agreements such as AUKUS and the Quad have strengthened our position in the region, it has come at the cost of relations with other states in the region and could in the future draw us into conflict. Where does this leave our future security and prosperity in Asia? Is there a better way to navigate the disruption caused by China’s rise? A

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#186: Indigenous Language Politics in the Chittagong...

Asia Rising ·

2022/06/17

The Chittagong Hill Tracts is in southeast Bangladesh, on the country’s border with India and Myanmar, and is home to 14 Indigenous groups. However, the state contests these people’s Indigenous status and identity. How will this impact their ability to participate in the UNESCO International Decade of Indigenous Languages, and what does it mean for the future of the languages of the Chittagong Hill Tracts? A three podcast series exploring issues of indigenous languages to mark the beginning of the

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Podcast miniseries: The Catch

Asia Rising ·

2022/05/30

The Catch. A podcast miniseries about modern slavery and forced labour in the offshore fishing industry in the Asia Pacific Region. Available now on all podcast platforms. Hosted by Bec Strating, produced by La Trobe Asia.

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