Hello #PSA26!

We've just started w/ our 1st panel "Digital Politics & Governance in South Asia".

Here's what's next:

Today, 1.30: Politics from Below in South Asia

Tomorrow:

9.30: Political Belonging in South Asia
1.30: Framing and Narrative in South Asia
3.30: South Asia and the World

How can subnational partnerships remain adaptable amid shifting geopolitical contexts?

In their article, Weiwei Chen, @filippoboni.bsky.social, and Yameng Zhang highlight the transformative potential of city diplomacy in addressing global development challenges.

📄 👉 rdcu.be/e3Lii

Looking forward to joining this event next week!

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Symbolic power and the reception of Chinese narratives on the China–Pakistan economic corridor: adaptation and contestation The emphasis on “discourse power” and “telling the China story” has been central to China’s international engagement over the past decade. While existing scholarship has critically examined the pro...

New #OpenAccess publication!

How are China’s narratives received across national and subnational actors and audiences?

Drawing on 6,133 articles in Chinese, Urdu & English, our new study answers looking at the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor.

Check it out 👇 doi.org/10.1080/1538...

Introduction to making political and social change Written in a moment of multiple crises – environmental, economic, political, social and health-related – ‘An Introduction to making political and social change’ gives you a grounding in some of the...

UK Parliament Week starts today, raising awareness of @ukparliament.parliament.uk & how to get involved! @oupolitics.bsky.social academics are working with #UKPW again to educate more people on how they can make political change:

www.open.edu/openlearn/so...

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Asiatica - II Pakistan è nelle grazie di Trump Conducono Valeria Manieri (Radio Radicale) e Francesco Radicioni, corrispondente dall'Asia di Radio Radicale. Ospiti Filippo Boni, lecturer relazioni internazionali alla Open University

Always great to join Francesco Radicioni & @valeriamanieri.bsky.social for a new episode of “Asiatica".

During the conversation, we explored why Pakistan is once again in Washington’s spotlight and what this means for regional dynamics in South Asia- www.radioradicale.it/scheda/76759...

📰𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗜𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲!
Take a look to the new Issue of Regional & Federal Studies, Volume 35, Issue 4 (2025) 👉 www.tandfonline.com/toc/frfs20/3...

TTP terrorist behind Chinese engineers attack killed in Karachi operation | The Express Tribune Diary found listing 2–3 planned high-value target attacks

tribune.com.pk/story/255826...

Pakistan reaffirms balanced ties with US, China | The Express Tribune DPM Dar says country out of diplomatic isolation; US can help resolve Kashmir dispute

tribune.com.pk/story/255823...

📰What are the 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝘀 in federalism, regionalism and territorial governance?
📌Don’t miss our editorial note 👉https://doi.org/10.1080/13597566.2025.2518752
@davidevampa.bsky.social @filippoboni.bsky.social @assefafy.bsky.social @merylkenny.bsky.social @marielylopezs.bsky.social & M.Zulianello

Chinese firms to retain 50% proceeds | The Express Tribune PM forms body to oversee planning ahead of China visit; cabinet for fewer MoUs

"To remove a major obstacle in relocating Chinese industries to the Gwadar Free Zone, the government has decided to allow Chinese firms operating there to retain 50% of their export earnings to settle dues, according to government sources."

tribune.com.pk/story/255715...

China embarks on world’s largest hydropower dam, capital markets cheer India's Arunachal Pradesh CM says that the project barely 50km from border can dry out 80pc of river downstream.

www.dawn.com/news/1925647...

Registrations are open for our MA in IR - check out the thread below to know more about the programme.

You can also find additional information at this link: www.open.ac.uk/postgraduate...

US firms eye investment in Pakistan’s port sector US Consul General Scott Urbom "confident" that port sector will be another area to achieve great success together.

www.dawn.com/news/1924724...

Pak, China eye new bloc replacing SAARC | The Express Tribune Both sides are convinced that a new organisation is need of the hour

tribune.com.pk/story/255335...

India left red-faced at SCO ministerial moot | The Express Tribune 10-nation organisation refuses to toe Delhi's line on terrorism

tribune.com.pk/story/255292...

Emerging issues and new frontiers in federalism, regionalism and territorial governance: the role of Regional & Federal Studies in shaping future research agendas This essay marks the transition to a new editorial team at Regional & Federal Studies and offers a broad review of emerging themes and future directions in the study of federalism, regionalism, and...

🆕 Check out our 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲 🆕
The new editorial team at RFS discusses the vision for the journal and its future direction.
👉 doi.org/10.1080/1359...

@davidevampa.bsky.social @filippoboni.bsky.social @assefafy.bsky.social @merylkenny.bsky.social @marielylopezs.bsky.social & Mattia Zulianello

ANU Press logo Text: Coming Soon Cover image of Globalising Chinese Actors and Internalising the Belt and Road

Our upcoming title offers a fresh look at the #BRI by focusing on local and Chinese perspectives, not just strategy. It also highlights Japan’s key role in global aid, challenging the usual BRI narratives.

Register today: doi.org/10.22459/GCA...

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Great to see this year's issue of Asia Maior now out, #OpenAccess!

18 articles on the political, economic & social developments across Asian countries.

3 Special Articles on China-India and the BRICS, Maritime Asia and Gaza.

11 book reviews.

Check it out: tinyurl.com/yjhhcsby

Keynote Speech - Palestine and the Battle of Ideas in the 21st century 3rd Annual GCSJ Research Festival Challenging Power: Keynote Speech

This is a free online event you can register for via: tinyurl.com/2kt4j5yu
@filippoboni.bsky.social @lalehkhalili.bsky.social @preciouschatd.bsky.social ‪@emmalclarence.bsky.social @oupolitics.bsky.social @jamiegaskarth.bsky.social @drgholmes.bsky.social ‪‪‪@ckweatherill.bsky.social‬

How Pakistan became China’s air power showroom | The Express Tribune India-Pakistan air battle showcased China's fighter jets and tech.

tribune.com.pk/story/254519...

How China helped Pakistan shoot down Indian fighter jets The apparent involvement of Chinese aircraft in shooting down a Western-made Rafale has ricocheted through defence circles

www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2...

Pakistan seeks Chinese debt rollover | The Express Tribune Wants size of $4.3b currency swap agreement increased

tribune.com.pk/story/254213...

Really excited to join the editorial team @regfedst.bsky.social!

Do get in touch if you have a paper which falls within the journal's remit - www.tandfonline.com/journals/frf...

Thank you @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social for a great conference!

Across the 7 panels/roundtables on South Asia, we had brilliant papers on the politics and IR of the region.

Thank you to all our panellists and stay tuned for more!

Representing @oupolitics.bsky.social at #PSA25

And not just at the drinks reception, to be clear
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Italy’s Pirelli pushes Chinese owner to cut stake amid fears of Trump freeze-out Management will demand Sinochem reduce its stake in tyremaker at board meeting on Wednesday

www.ft.com/content/2a07...

*TODAY is your last chance to register for #PSA25* Booking deadline 24 March*

Join us in Birmingham 14 - 16 April for 3 days of international research, exchange and networking.

More: buff.ly/BCAi6nf

Our March Newsletter is out!
Enjoy reading and learning about all the amazing work that our members are doing.
In this edition, we also have the spotlight on ECR- Dr Shaswati Das.
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