A Closer Look

Season 1 on Sri Lanka, Uzbekistan, Brunei, Bangladesh and Bhutan

Young monk in Myanmar. Photo by Philippe Bourhis on Unsplash

“A Closer Look” is a 5-part series by the Asia Society Switzerland, the Institute of Asian and Oriental Studies of the University of Zurich, and the Schweizerische Asiengesellschaft, shedding light on different Asian countries through the eyes of leading local voices. Season 1 covers Sri Lanka, Uzbekistan, Brunei, Bangladesh and Bhutan.

Upcoming Episodes

Online

Discussion

Episode 1: A Closer Look at Sri Lanka

Thursday 6 May 2021
12 - 1 p.m.
Zurich Time

Calculate your local time »

The first episode brings us to Sri Lanka – the island nation just off the southeastern coast of India. Bhavani Fonseka will share her view on the country's potential, where she sees the biggest challenges, and discuss domestic politics.

Register Now
Online

Discussion

Episode 2: A Closer Look at Uzbekistan

Thursday 20 May 2021
12 - 1 p.m.
Zurich Time

Calculate your local time »

In the second episode we’ll explore the land locked and most populous country of Central Asia: Uzbekistan. Dilfuza Kurolova and Dr. Farkhod Tolipov will discuss the country's challenges and development of civil society.

Register Now
Online

Discussion

Episode 3: A Closer Look at Brunei

Thursday 3 Jun 2021
12 - 1 p.m.
Zurich Time

Calculate your local time »

The third episode brings us to the Sultanate Brunei located on the island Borneo in maritime Southeast Asia. Iswandy Ahmad and Dr. Vanessa Teo will discuss the government’s as well as entrepreneurial activities in the agricultural sector.

Register Now
Online

Discussion

Episode 4: A Closer Look at Bangladesh

Thursday 17 Jun 2021
12 - 1 p.m.
Zurich Time

Calculate your local time »

The fourth episode brings us to one of the world’s most crowded countries: Bangladesh. Dr. Nawaz will share her view on the country's potential, where she sees the biggest challenges, and discuss the changing role of women in Bangladesh.

Register Now
Online

Discussion

Episode 5: A Closer Look at Bhutan

Thursday 1 Jul 2021
12 - 1 p.m.
Zurich Time

Calculate your local time »

In the final episode of the series, we’ll explore Bhutan – the landlocked country located in the Eastern Himalayas. Namgay Zam and Supe will discuss modernization and the role of media in Bhutan.

Register Now

A Closer Look

Season 1 on Sri Lanka, Uzbekistan, Brunei, Bangladesh and Bhutan

Upcoming Episodes

Episode 1: A Closer Look at Sri Lanka

Episode 2: A Closer Look at Uzbekistan

Episode 3: A Closer Look at Brunei

Episode 4: A Closer Look at Bangladesh

Episode 5: A Closer Look at Bhutan

Past Episodes