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18. Oct 2021
Competitive Hindutva
Hinduism, InFocus, political parties, religion
Moumita Sen, Associate Professor of Culture Studies at MF Norwegian School of Theology, Religion and Society Kenneth Bo Nielsen, Associate Professor of Social Anthropology at the University of Oslo The run-up to next year’s state assembly elections in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh vividly shows us the extent to which political parties across the […]
Read more11. Apr 2011
Thailand’s Political Conflict – A Jasmine Revolution? by Christian Stampe Jensen
InFocus
The revolutions in Tunisia and Egypt and the political unrest that it has sparked in neighbouring countries throughout the Middle East has raised the question how these events influence popular uprisings and struggles for democracy in other parts of the world. In Thailand, political unrest and conflict between ‘Red Shirts’ and ‘Yellow Shirts’ have been […]
Read more27. May 2010
While vacationing in Thailand, we forgot to pay attention by Anya Palm
democracy, InFocus, Thailand
What just happened in Thailand? Was Thailand not supposed to
be a peaceful vacation paradise with perfect beaches and charming smiles?
Didn’t we just spend a couple of leisurely lazy days looking at stunning
temples and eating delicious street food from the stalls with not a care in the
world? (Yes, we did. In 2009, about 11 million foreigners visited Thailand.)