SOAS in the media 25-31 Jul

  • Nana Sato-Rossberg's UKRI covid-19 research about the language used about the pandemic in bilingual communities has been featured by the SPICE (Scottish Parliament Information Centre), the Higher Education Policy Institute, and the University of World News.  
  • Nick Westcott wrote for Africa Arguments about the coup in Niger and the sustainability of democratic governance in parts of Africa.
  • The SOAS Taiwan Studies Summer School is featured in this piece in the Taipei Times.
  • Steve Tsang spoke to the China Project about Shijiazhuang rebranding itself as the Chinese capital of rock ‘n’ roll.
  • Duncan Bartlett discussed China's attitude towards NATO with renowned Sinologist, Jonathan Fenby - China in Context Podcast.
  • Nick Westcott spoke to BBC World Service about the coup in Niger and how the could be affected. 
  • Jim Hoare appeared live on Polish TVP for a 20-minute interview about the Russian Defence Minister's visit to North Korea. 
  • Ulrich Volz is mentioned in article by Enviro News Nigeria about how the country can utilise debt reforms to address climate change.
  • The Japanese Roof Garden located at the top of SOAS Brunei Gallery is featured in this Evening Standard article about London's the best, hidden rooftop spaces and terraces to visit for free.
  • Jim Hoare contributed to this year's ProQuest Annual Register vol. 264  (pp. 353-357), covering events in North and South Korea in 2022. Jim Hoare has produced this annually since 2005.
  • Duncan Bartlett wrote for the China Project about China's changing relationship with South Korea. 
  • Ulrich Volz spoke to Global Finance Magazine about how climate change will compound the financial situation across the developing world.
  • Steve Tsang spoke separately to Associate Press and the Independent about the dismissal of China's Foreign Minister, Qin Gag. 
  • Burzine Waghmar was interviewed live on DD India about Israeli protests following PM Netanyahu's promulgation of judicial overhaul.
  • Steve Tsang provided comment to the Guardian about how China is signalling ‘business as usual’ in foreign policy with return of Wang Yi.
  • Duncan Bartlett wrote for Japan Forward about the significance of operations involving the Japanese Self Defence Force and the military of South Korea during the Talisman Sabre exercises in Australia. 
  • Steve Tsang spoke to the Straits Times about the disappearance of China's Foreign Minister, Qin Gang, prior to the later revelation of the minster's dismissal. 
  • George Magnus spoke to CNN Business about the difficult job market in China at the moment and the effects on young children. 
  • Yair Wallach provided comment to Vox on what Israel’s judicial overhaul means for Palestinians.
  • Stephen Chan spoke to US News about how Zimbabwe is cracking down on critics as an election nears, prompting a debate over the effectiveness of Western sanctions.
  • Lina Khatib spoke to the BBC about the Israel-Lebanon border tension which is raising fears of bloody escalation. 
  • George Magnus spoke to the Guardian about China's record youth unemployment and how the government wants young people to ‘go to the farmland’.
  • SOAS Brunei Gallery's exhibition "Modern & Contemporary Art from South India" was featured in this Metro article about 10 best things to do in London this week. The exhibition was also circulated in their newsletter spotlighting South Asia Heritage month. 
  • Steve Tsang spoke to France 24 about how Pandas serve as China's secret soft-power weapon amid growing tensions with the West.

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