Interview with Sandeep RayOld Media Matters: New Approaches to Asian Studies | Center for Southeast Asian Studies Kyoto University Interview with Sandeep Ray: Old Media Matters: New Approaches to Asian Studies

Tonan Talk by Sandeep RAY: Scenes from a Slow Departure: Archival Visuals of Japanese Surrendered Personnel in Southeast Asia. Mon, 8 Sep 2025, 10:30. R213, Inamori. In-person only. Learn more: kyoto.cseas.kyoto-u.ac.jp/en/event/202...

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Interview with Sandeep RayOld Media Matters: New Approaches to Asian Studies | Center for Southeast Asian Studies Kyoto University Interview with Sandeep Ray: Old Media Matters: New Approaches to Asian Studies

New #interview with Visiting Research Scholar, Sandeep Ray, an expert on late colonial SEA, #media and #history.
“Old Media Matters: New Approaches to Asian Studies”
He talks about his research inspiration, work as a novelist, and more!
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Trump, the Suez Canal, and the end of Eisenhower’s World Order Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) – AFP reports that Trump has said, “American ships, both military and commercial, should be allowed to travel, free of charge, through the Panama and Suez canals!” He went on to allege that “both routes” would not exist in the first place without the United States. News organizations have probably lost […]

Trump, the Suez Canal, and the end of Eisenhower’s World Order

Hunter Schafer Speaks Out After Getting Passport Misgendering Her: "F*ck This Administration" In an 8-plus-minute video, Schafer connected the passport to “historical rises of fascism and everything this new administration represents.”

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The last refuge Trump's executive order against South Africa lacks substance but will ignite a rhetorical war. I hope I am proven wrong about how some of us will respond.

“Deporting actual refugees for the white supremacist conspiracy theory refugees.”

I oversaw global health programs at @USAID.

They reached 100s of millions of people, added 6 extra years to the lifespan of children in partner countries, and were eradicating health threats worldwide.

What insanity and cruelty to break that.

Opinion | Should you take the Musk buyout? Here’s a test. How to decide whether the “deferred resignation” offer makes sense for you.

What the hell is the Washington Post doing treating an illegal, unauthorized letter from some musk intern as if it represents US government policy or a congressionally authorized action? www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/int...

Elon Musk may now have unique sway over the US Treasury What could possibly go wrong with giving the tech mogul access to federal payments?

"What could possibly go wrong with giving the tech mogul access to federal payments?"

Trump Acknowledges Black History Month—After Weeks Of Attacking Diversity President Donald Trump has issued multiple executive orders attacking diversity, equity and inclusion and baselessly suggested diversity hiring could have caused the Washington, D.C. plane and helicop...

He concedes and names just 5 Black American heroes. Among them: Clarence Thomas and Tiger Woods!

Trump’s Freeze on Grant Funding Temporarily Halted by US Judge A federal judge in Washington has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from enforcing a new directive to halt payments of federal grants, loans and other assistance to an array of programs across the country.

Stopped for now. There's been all kinds of pushback all day, and this judge's halt to their power grab just happened. Do not dismiss either the seriousness of what happened or the impact of the strong reaction by.... www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Mr. President: Instead of stealing Greenland from Denmark, I have a better idea.
 
In Denmark, everyone is guaranteed health care, college education is free, parents receive 1-year of paid paternity leave & workers don’t make less than $22 an hour. 

Let's steal those ideas.

Reel Resistance: Netflix’s Removal of Palestinian Films adds to the Erasure of Palestine By Chandni Desai, University of Toronto (The Conversation) – Netflix faces calls for a boycott after it removed its “Palestinian Stories” collection this October. This includes approximately 24 films. Netflix cited the expiration of three-year licences as…

Reel Resistance: Netflix’s Removal of Palestinian Films adds to the Erasure of Palestine