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Subject: Southeast Asian studies
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E-books from ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute
ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute is a leading research centre dedicated to the study of socio-political, security, and economic trends and developments in Southeast Asia and its wider geostrategic and economic environment. ISEAS Publishing disseminates important research and analyses from and about Southeast Asia to the rest of the world and is the largest publisher […]
Southeast Asian Newspapers
East View has announced OA access to a Southeast Asian Newspapers collection covering 125 titles from within the period 1839-1976. All the 125 titles with location, language and available years can be found here “The Southeast Asian Newspapers collection chronicles the changes that took place throughout the region during this period, and the challenges of early […]
Read moreDeities and Divas: Queer Ritual Specialists in Myanmar, Thailand and Beyond
Edited by Peter A. Jackson & Benjamin Baumann In central Thailand, a flamboyantly turbaned gay medium for the Hindu god of the underworld posts Facebook selfies of himself hugging and kissing a young man. In Myanmar’s largest city Yangon, a one-time member of a gay NGO dons an elaborate wedding dress to be ritually married […]
Read moreThe Wa of Myanmar and China’s Quest for Global Dominance
by Bertil Lintner Shan State in the north-eastern corner of Myanmar has long been plagued by conflict in various forms – political insurrection, ethnic strife and drug wars. It is also part of the Golden Triangle, one of the main global centres of illicit drug production. The region is home to the Wa, a tribal […]
Read moreSpirit Possession in Buddhist Southeast Asia: Worlds Ever More Enchanted
Edited by Bénédicte Brac de la Perrière & Peter A. Jackson In dramatic contrast to the reported growing influence of doctrinal and fundamentalist forms of religion in some parts of Southeast Asia, the predominantly Buddhist societies of the region are witnessing an upsurge of spirit possession cults and diverse forms of magical ritual. This is […]
Read moreJournal of Current Southeast Asian Affairs
Journal of Current Southeast Asian Affairs is a peer-reviewed open access journal focussing on current political developments in Southeast Asia.
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