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Prof. @NickWestcott4 provides insight with @theipaper on how Iran's nuclear efforts could scale up after the Gaza ceasefire.

https://t.co/ygEyKO17aH

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SOAS Development Prof. Naomi Hossain @nomhossain comments on UK MPs withdrawing a controversial report into Bangladesh after complaints that it was biased.

https://t.co/7x42q8mCLE

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“Comics and animations allow us to delve into emotional spaces that statistics simply cannot convey.”

Following the “Stories of Migration” launch at @SoasGallery with @posnegorg, read the new feature from @guardian on some of the amazing work showcased.
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Director of @SOAS_CI Steve Tsang offers insight to @FinancialTimes on the complexities of China’s falling population, in parallel to the boost in births across the country.

https://t.co/b9eRgIGnzR

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Dr Jakob Klein from @SOASFoodStudies featured on the latest episode of ‘The Food Chain’ on @BBCRadio4 to discuss the ‘great rice debate’ - and campaigns used in China to promote the potato as a healthier alternative.

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'The balance of forces in Lebanon has been radically altered.'

Prof. @gilbertachcar speaks to @FRANCE24 on the political restructuring in Lebanon and re-assembling of the nation's government.

https://t.co/GZryQPJaXI

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SOAS PhD scholar Yoon Walker shares thoughts on social media and its connection between the political crisis in South Korea and the Pro-Trump movement in the US.

https://t.co/e6dkg9ZJTV

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History of Africa scholar Dr Marie Rodet joined an expert panel on @bbcworldservice to discuss the motivations of West African nations and their desires for the French government to withdraw military forces from their territories.

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Director of @SOAS_CI Steve Tsang spoke to @BBCRadioScot on Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ visit to China, as part of the UK government’s hopes to reset relations with the state.

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Water and Development Research Fellow Dr. @kmbayliss joins an expert panel on the new #LSEiQ podcast with @LSEnews on the national water pollution scandal and why privatised water companies in the UK are being investigated.

https://t.co/5odi4dMmw8

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SOAS China and Inner Asia Research Fellow Prof. @RobbieBarnett shares comments with @nytimes on the rescue efforts as earthquakes hit remote Tibet.
https://t.co/lhx1N7P4sh

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“The issues that matter are really not in the cross hairs of the government and that might be why confidence is low.”

Research fellow @georgemagnus1 from @SOAS_CI speaks on China’s falling currency amid fears of US tariffs, with the Guardian.

https://t.co/qHXGd4ajHm

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"The events of the past month have thrown South Korea into political chaos."

SOAS PhD scholar Yoon Walker writes for @ConversationUK on the impeachment of South Korea’s president and how it sets the stage for future political turmoil.

https://t.co/4sMGvTOI9C

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“South Korea has been in a difficult point for quite a while now, although recent developments are likely to worsen economic relations and the exchange rate.”

Dr Owen Miller speaks to @LondonersNews on the uncertainty in South Korea.

https://t.co/zwaiE80Zd7

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“Such agents are not spies in the conventional sense, but are people tasked by the CCP to infiltrate and influence establishment"

Director of @SOAS_CI Steve Tsang speaks with @FRANCE24 and provides insight into the alleged Chinese spy Yang Tengbo.

https://t.co/ig9CYepNLd

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“The path to upholding Yoon’s impeachment remains challenging.”

SOAS PhD candidate Yoon Walker writes for @ConversationUK and reflects on South Korea’s political crossroads and the looming trial of the nation’s president.

https://t.co/DXJxrIcCpZ

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“Yoon’s rapid demise is a tribute to the robustness of Korean democracy.”

Professor Ha-Joon Chang on South Korea’s political fallout with @FinancialTimes.

https://t.co/GKaBfIF2QQ

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Director of @SOAS_CI Steve Tsang helps unpack the Chinese spy scandal that infiltrated the British establishment, with @POLITICOEurope.

https://t.co/ebRyCteikU

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SOAS Chair of Trustees @LordHastings urges business leaders to “grab” the issue of forced migration and help refugees and asylum seekers gain access to education and work, with @CNBC.

https://t.co/9RKwVVT1Yq

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Director of @SOAS_CI Steve Tsang spoke to @nytimes on the UK’s immigration ban on a Chinese citizen who is described as being a ‘close confidant’ to Prince Andrew.

https://t.co/YSBELw2v7A