Bhutan

The Pakistani-American artist and the Dhaka Art Summit chief curator talk about the legacy of the late South Asian art collector and Sotheby auctioneer.

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The Monk and the Gun: Film Discussion

Pawo Choyning Dorji speaks with Rachel Cooper about his uplifting, humorous, and thought-provoking dramedy set against the backdrop of Bhutan's transition from monarchy to democracy.

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Cultural Encounters: What is Colonial, What is Local?

Gauri Viswanathan, Dina M. Siddiqi, Zehra Jumabhoy, and Ipshita Nath identify key colonial interactions, imaginings, and inequalities.

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Cultural Encounters: Food Histories of South Asia

Sonal Ved, Dina Begum, and Saba Imtiaz highlight the role of food as a beacon of cultural confluence.

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Cultural Encounters: Religious Histories of South Asia

Priyadarshini Sen, Haroon Khalid, and Eliza Kent discuss religion, plurality, and colonialism.

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Cultural Encounters: Freedom and Citizenship Histories

Eleanor Newbigin, Nadine Murshid, Sharif Hozoori, and Tushar Shetty explore citizenship and freedom in South Asia

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Climate Tides in Politics: 2024 Asian Elections

Betty Wang analyzes how climate issues have shown up in recent elections in Asia and how electoral outcomes will influence future climate progress.

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Cultural Encounters: South Asian History in the ‘Third Space'

Explore the historical instances of culture coming together in South Asia, and what can come of those encounters.

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Politics of Water in the Himalayan Region

Li Shuo, Farwa Aamer, Pon Souvannaseng, and Orville Schell discuss the region’s water conflict and its impact on Asia’s water security.

This photo taken on January 9, 2024 shows a voter leaves after casting his vote at a polling station during the general elections in Thimphu. Former prime minister Tshering Tobgay's party won Bhutan's election on January 9, media reported, after polls dominated by economic threats challenging the Himalayan kingdom's longstanding policy of prioritising "Gross National Happiness" over growth.

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Bhutan's 2024 Elections: Economic Complexities and Regional Dynamics

Rishi Gupta analyzes the impact of the Bhutan election on the country and the region.

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Briefing MONTHLY #70 | January 2024

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Multilateral Cooperation Can Improve South Asia’s Water Woes

Transparency will help foster trust, which can lead to a common river management framework for the benefit of all.

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Progress & Priorities for Asia’s Climate Finance en Route to COP28

A new report on priorities for Asia to close its climate finance gap and steer towards net zero emissions by mid-century.

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Melbourne Asia Game Changer Awards 2023 - Winners

Our 2023 Melbourne Asia Game Changer Award winners.

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Melbourne Asia Game Changer Awards 2023 - Finalists

Meet our finalists for the Melbourne Asia Game Changer Awards 2023.

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An Imperfect Cinema | A Discussion on the Future of Independent Cinema in South Asia

UPCOMING EVENTS

South Asian Arts Talk in Celebration of the Life of Priyanka Mathew: Artist Shahzia Sikander and Curator Diana Campbell

The Monk and the Gun: Film Discussion

Cultural Encounters: What is Colonial, What is Local?

Cultural Encounters: Food Histories of South Asia

Cultural Encounters: Religious Histories of South Asia

Cultural Encounters: Freedom and Citizenship Histories

Climate Tides in Politics: 2024 Asian Elections

Cultural Encounters: South Asian History in the ‘Third Space'

Politics of Water in the Himalayan Region

Bhutan's 2024 Elections: Economic Complexities and Regional Dynamics

Briefing MONTHLY #70 | January 2024

Multilateral Cooperation Can Improve South Asia’s Water Woes

Progress & Priorities for Asia’s Climate Finance en Route to COP28

Melbourne Asia Game Changer Awards 2023 - Winners

Melbourne Asia Game Changer Awards 2023 - Finalists