SOAS in the media 31 Oct - 6 Nov
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- Stephen Chan spoke to Democracy in Africa about the loss of academic freedom in Zimbabwe’s 2023 elections
- Steve Tsang provided comment to the Deccan Herald about how Xi Jinping's political moves will further marginalise the people of China.
- Nick Westcott was interviewed on LBC Radio about Antony Blinken's visit to the Middle East and the diplomatic efforts surrounding his visit.
- Dafydd Fell spoke to the Financial Times about Taiwan’s presidential rivals seek a deal in bid for power with hopes to calm relations with China.
- Steve Tsang spoke to iNews about why China is unlikely to involve itself in the Middle East, despite US urging stronger stance.
- Gilbert Achcar was interviewed live on BBC World News about diplomatic work that has gone into opening the Egyptian border to Palestinians.
- Nimer Sultany spoke to Aljazeera about what does the Palestinian slogan "from the river to the sea" means - also quoted in Newsweek and iNews.
- Nick Westcott wrote an op-ed for the Guardian about the pleas to end the suffering in Gaza growing louder, but neither side really wanting a ceasefire.
- Duncan Bartlett discussed with Fraser Howie why most European countries have chosen not to partner with China in its Belt and Road Initiative - China in Context podcast.
- Avinash Paliwal wrote for Hindustan Times about the upcoming Bangladeshi elections and the impact they may have on electoral democracy and civil-military relations.
- Lina Khatib was interviewed live on Sky News about the escalation on the Lebanese border with Hezbollah and what this means for Israel.
- Steve Tsang spoke to Nikkei Asia about how the Chinese public is mourning for the freer, more dynamic era of 'reform and opening'.
- Colin Shindler wrote a review for the Jerusalem Post about the history of Jews in Cuba and why it is an interesting country to study.
- Robert Barnett's tweet about the the China-Bhutan border is featured in this Newsweek article talking about India's concerns of the situation.
- Mark Robinson wrote a letter for the Guardian about balancing the risks and rewards of AI will be key.
- Lina Khatib earlier op-ed for the Guardian is quoted in this Guardian article about how Hezbollah is fuelling fears of a new front in the war.
- Nick Westcott spoke to African Arguments about the need for Africa to create its own credible financing institutions to manage climate aid funds.