Asia Academy #13: Indonesia – A New Chapter

Indonesia is entering a period of major political change, as it prepares for the leadership transition from President Joko Widodo to the expected rise of Prabowo Subianto. This shift will have far-reaching effects, not just for Indonesia as Southeast Asia’s largest economy and the world’s third-largest democracy, but also for its role on the global […]

Asia Academy #12: Reporting in China: a decade of change

All tickets for this event have been sold out! After nearly a decade of reporting from China, NOS correspondent Sjoerd den Daas has left his post. What has it been like to cover one of the world’s most complex and rapidly changing countries? And how has China changed over the years that he lived there? […]

Asia Academy #11: South Korea

Join us for an exclusive event featuring Anoma van der Veere, a researcher at LeidenAsiaCentre, as he unveils his recent study on collaboration opportunities between South Korea and The Netherlands. South Korea, like The Netherlands, holds significant sway in the semiconductor industry and could emerge as a key market for Dutch businesses. According to van […]

Asia Academy #10: Shifting Memories of War

Eighty years ago, the United States, United Kingdom, Soviet Union, and Republic of China signed the Four Power Declaration, establishing a framework for cooperation amidst the chaos of World War II.   Recently, the official memory of World War II has become a battlefield of its own, with the four one-time allies today split across two […]

Asia Academy #09: India’s Democracy

Join us for the ninth installment of LAC’s Asia Academy as we delve deep into the heart of Indian democracy with Leiden University Associate Professor Nicolas Blarel. India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are campaigning to be re-elected for a third five-year term, as the country’s electorate – compromising […]

Asia Academy #08: Vietnam

In this talk, leading Vietnam scholar and Leiden University professor Jonathan London delves into the striking evolution of Vietnam over recent decades, showcasing its transition into a market-Leninist state and emergence as one of the world’s fastest growing economies. Drawing on his decades of studies, London examines Vietnam’s multifaceted transformation, focusing on political, economic, social, […]