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Prof. @NickWestcott4 provides insight with @theipaper on how Iran's nuclear efforts could scale up after the Gaza ceasefire. bit.ly/3WuBqKH
SOAS Development Prof. Naomi Hossain @nomhossain comments on UK MPs withdrawing a controversial report into Bangladesh after complaints that it was biased. bit.ly/4houkiQ
“Comics and animations allow us to delve into emotional spaces that statistics simply cannot convey.” Following the “Stories of Migration” launch at @SoasGallery with @PosNegOrg, read the new feature from @guardian on some of the amazing work showcased. theguardian.com/global-develop…
Director of @SOAS_CI Steve Tsang offers insight to @FinancialTimes on the complexities of China’s falling population, in parallel to the boost in births across the country. bit.ly/40nxxby
Dr Jakob Klein from @SOASFoodStudies featured on the latest episode of ‘The Food Chain’ on @BBCRadio4 to discuss the ‘great rice debate’ - and campaigns used in China to promote the potato as a healthier alternative. Listen bit.ly/42kiMJd
'The balance of forces in Lebanon has been radically altered.' Prof. @gilbertachcar speaks to @FRANCE24 on the political restructuring in Lebanon and re-assembling of the nation's government. bit.ly/3Wk6zAl
SOAS PhD scholar Yoon Walker shares thoughts on social media and its connection between the political crisis in South Korea and the Pro-Trump movement in the US. bit.ly/4h3cKAW
History of Africa scholar Dr Marie Rodet joined an expert panel on @bbcworldservice to discuss the motivations of West African nations and their desires for the French government to withdraw military forces from their territories. Listen back bit.ly/40bSIgU
Director of @SOAS_CI Steve Tsang spoke to @BBCRadioScot on Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ visit to China, as part of the UK government’s hopes to reset relations with the state. Listen bit.ly/3C1A2Z7
Water and Development Research Fellow Dr. @kmbayliss joins an expert panel on the new #LSEiQ podcast with @LSEnews on the national water pollution scandal and why privatised water companies in the UK are being investigated. bit.ly/42aLFaV
SOAS China and Inner Asia Research Fellow Prof. @RobbieBarnett shares comments with @nytimes on the rescue efforts as earthquakes hit remote Tibet. bit.ly/4jhe2KC
“The issues that matter are really not in the cross hairs of the government and that might be why confidence is low.” Research fellow @georgemagnus1 from @SOAS_CI speaks on China’s falling currency amid fears of US tariffs, with the Guardian. bit.ly/4gKA5HG
"The events of the past month have thrown South Korea into political chaos." SOAS PhD scholar Yoon Walker writes for @ConversationUK on the impeachment of South Korea’s president and how it sets the stage for future political turmoil. bit.ly/4hlTzCH
“South Korea has been in a difficult point for quite a while now, although recent developments are likely to worsen economic relations and the exchange rate.” Dr Owen Miller speaks to @LondonersNews on the uncertainty in South Korea. bit.ly/3ZKZkTf
“Such agents are not spies in the conventional sense, but are people tasked by the CCP to infiltrate and influence establishment" Director of @SOAS_CI Steve Tsang speaks with @FRANCE24 and provides insight into the alleged Chinese spy Yang Tengbo. bit.ly/3ZYm7Mo
“The path to upholding Yoon’s impeachment remains challenging.” SOAS PhD candidate Yoon Walker writes for @ConversationUK and reflects on South Korea’s political crossroads and the looming trial of the nation’s president. bit.ly/3OZedw2
“Yoon’s rapid demise is a tribute to the robustness of Korean democracy.” Professor Ha-Joon Chang on South Korea’s political fallout with @FinancialTimes. on.ft.com/4flDrj1
Director of @SOAS_CI Steve Tsang helps unpack the Chinese spy scandal that infiltrated the British establishment, with @POLITICOEurope. politi.co/3VHkQH8
SOAS Chair of Trustees @LordHastings urges business leaders to “grab” the issue of forced migration and help refugees and asylum seekers gain access to education and work, with @CNBC. cnb.cx/41AYWcb
Director of @SOAS_CI Steve Tsang spoke to @nytimes on the UK’s immigration ban on a Chinese citizen who is described as being a ‘close confidant’ to Prince Andrew. nyti.ms/3VDZcnc

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