http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/rss/8 This feed contains all new content on the Chatham House website related to Asia. http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/view/-/id/1007/ http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/view/-/id/1007/ 15:00, 4th December 2008 - The speakers will discuss the possibility of a low carbon economy in India and the opportunities this will bring to India's economic growth and development. Suresh Prabhu is a Member of Parliament, Government of India and represents Rajapur constituency of Maharashtra. Mr Prabhu has also been Union Cabinet Minister for the parliament and served as former Union Cabinet Minister of Environment, Forest and Industry. Jamshyd Godrej is the Chairman of the Godrej & Boyce Manufacturing. He is also a past President of the CII. Godrej manufacturing company is the largest manufacturer home appliances in India. Mr Godrej is also Chairman of the CII Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre and Director of the World Resources Institute, USA as well as Vice-President of WWF International. Mr V Raghuraman is Principal Advisor to CII on Climate Change has been in various capacities a leader in the Energy Management Area. He is recognized internationally and in India for his experience and knowledge on the subject of energy management. Thu, 27 Nov 2008 09:51:21 +0000 http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/view/-/id/1005/ http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/view/-/id/1005/ 13:00, 8th December 2008 - Ambassador Chen is Taiwan's former Ambassador to the US and former Deputy Secretary-General to the President. He resigned from government in 2000 immediately after Chen Shui-bian of the DPP won the presidential election. Since then he has worked in Taiwan as the convener of KMT's think tank on National Security. He has played an important role in KMT's China policy and was a core policy advisor to Ma Ying-jeou during the presidential campaign. The speaker will discuss the process of democracy in Taiwan over the past 15 years, as well as the policies of Ma's administration. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 11:23:11 +0000 http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/view/-/id/1003/ http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/view/-/id/1003/ 00:00, 13th November 2008 - Global Futures: The Chatham House Annual Conference 2008 Global Futures: The Chatham House Annual Conference will focus on issues of global importance each year. Drawing on Chatham House's extensive range of contacts and its adventurous thinking on international political, economic and geopolitical issues, this annual event offers you the opportunity to hear from, and engage in debate with, leaders from governments, business and international organizations as well as expert commentators. Chatham House has traditionally held an annual members' conference. This annual event, primarily for Chatham House members and Chatham House Foundation Fellows, will take a forward look at future trends in international affairs. Taking advantage of our independent stance and unparalleled convening power, it will provide new insights and high level debate on the most crucial issues facing the world today. Is Globalization in Crisis? Global Futures: The Chatham House Annual Conference 2008 will ask whether the most recent wave of globalization - the growing interdependence of societies and economies through the opening of markets and borders - has reached a turning point, marked by the crisis in financial markets and an increase in protectionist rhetoric. The arrival of a new US administration in Washington, new questions about globalization in the EU, the continuing rise of China and India, combined with financial instability in the West, and increased competition for resources globally, make this a significant moment to review the likely future course of this third wave of globalization of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Most of the speeches were held under the Chatham House Rule. Transcripts which are available are attached below. Previous Chatham House Annual Conferences >> Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:03:55 +0000 http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/view/-/id/997/ http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/view/-/id/997/ 12:30, 27th November 2008 - The Afghan Opium Survey 2008 released by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) shows that opium has become less important to the Afghan economy due to a decrease in cultivation, production, and prices. Nevertheless, opium remains the basis of the Taliban war economy and is a major source of revenue for criminal groups and terrorists. Mr Antonio Maria Costa was appointed Executive Director of the United Nations Office UNODC in May 2002. An economist by training, Mr Costa served as Secretary-General of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development before joining UNODC. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:21:42 +0000 http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/view/-/id/996/ http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/view/-/id/996/ 13:30, 3rd December 2008 - THIS MEETING HAS BEEN POSTPONED. FURTHER DETAILS WILL FOLLOW The speaker will examine the key political, economic and social issues currently facing Pakistan. In particular he will discuss options for tackling the economic crisis; the process of judicial reform and on-going unrest in the North-West Frontier Province. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:10:14 +0000 http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/view/-/id/989/ http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/view/-/id/989/ 14:00, 1st December 2008 - As Britain recognised Chinese sovereignty over Tibet through a largely unpublicised ministerial statement in October 2008, China still faces an uphill task convincing international public opinion about its position on Tibet. The talk will analyse whether the recent British policy-shift is a break from its imperial history or a mere continuation of it. The speaker will examine the different ways in which history, sovereignty, development, nationalism, and paternalism are marshalled by China to represent Tibet as a legitimate part of a multiethnic China. Dr Anand is a Reader (Associate Professor) in International Relations at the Centre for the Study of Democracy, University of Westminster. He is the author of 'Geopolitical Exotica: Tibet in Western Imagination, Tibet: A Victim of Geopolitics', and 'Hindu Nationalism in India and Politics of Fear'. This meeting will be held on the record. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:37:50 +0000 http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/view/-/id/978/ http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/view/-/id/978/ 08:00, 19th November 2008 - Mr Tsang will take this opportunity to discuss his vision for Hong Kong as well as recent political and constitutional developments, Hong Kong - Mainland China relations and other challenges facing Hong Kong. This event is strictly by invitation only. To enable as open a debate as possible, this event will be held under the Chatham House Rule Fri, 07 Nov 2008 10:43:26 +0000 http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/news/view/-/id/473/ http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/news/view/-/id/473/ Chatham House experts offer their perspectives on the key foreign policy and economic challenges facing the new administration. The following quotes and comments from Chatham House are available for immediate use. Dr Robin Niblett, Director, Chatham House Mr Obama's first job will be to keep Americans safe and not to please the international gallery. This does not mean that Europeans should resign themselves to be disappointed. Read full comment >> Alex Vines, Research Director and Head, Africa Programme: Reining in stratospherically high expectations both from within Africa, and from within his own administration, will be a principle pre-occupation for the first years of Obama's Africa policy. Read full comment >> Dr Gareth Price, Head, Asia Programme: Barack Obama, whose formative years were spent in Indonesia, in some ways brings greater cultural awareness of the diverse region than any previous president. Read full comment >> Dr DeAnne Julius, Chairman, Chatham House: The downward lurch of the US economy during the final month of the campaign undoubtedly helped Mr Obama win the election. Can he now return the favour by arresting the economic decline? The fundamentals are against him. Read full comment >> Dr Paola Subacchi, Research Director, International Economics Cries for the end of US economic hegemony may be premature. Despite being badly hit by the credit crisis, the US may still show great resilience. Read full comment >> Robin Shepherd, Senior Research Fellow, Europe There are many unanswered questions on Iraq, Afghanistan, Israel-Palestine and Russia. Obama needs to put meat on the bone now. Read full comment >> Dr Claire Spencer, Head, Middle East Programme: The main headaches for the US administration will remain the three 'Is': Iran, Iraq and the lingering Israel-Palestine conflict. Read full comment >> James Sherr, Head, Russia and Eurasia Programme: It is important for the USA that Russia regain respect for its competence, interests and the judicious use of American power. Read full comment >> Notes to Editors Read all comments in full >> More information on the Chatham House Project, 'Rethinking the United States' International Role' >> Forthcoming event:Monday 17 November 2008 The Whitehead Lecture: Major Foreign Policy Challenges for the Next US President The 2008 Whitehead Lecture will be given by Dr Zbigniew Brzezinski, National Security Advisor to the President of the United States (1977-1981). Contact: Nicola Norton Media Relations Manager ++ (0) 20 7957 5739 ENDS Tue, 04 Nov 2008 17:48:08 +0000 http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/view/-/id/969/ http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/view/-/id/969/ 12:30, 14th November 2008 - Ambassador Chun has had a long and distinguished career in the Republic of Korea's foreign ministry, most recently as the government's representative to the critical Six Party Talks dealing with the North Korean nuclear crisis. This talk is likely to prove wide-ranging, covering contemporary developments both in the economic and security field. The ambassador has generously agreed to participate in a comprehensive question and answer session with the participants at the seminar. This meeting is a rare opportunity to hear the views of a senior and influential South Korean government official. There will be a lunch served at 12pm at a cost of £10. To enable as open a discussion as possible the talk and the question and answer session will be held under the Chatham House Rule. THIS MEETING IS FULL. REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED. Fri, 31 Oct 2008 09:38:00 +0000 http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/publications/ia/archive/view/-/id/2333/ http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/publications/ia/archive/view/-/id/2333/ Soaring oil prices since the early 2000s have led to a historic transformation of wealth from consuming regions to major oil exporters. In recent years many of these exporters have set up oil funds to utilize their massive and growing oil revenues. These funds are divided into two categories-stabilizing and saving. Their large investments in western markets have raised concerns that they might be driven by political and strategic interests rather than commercial ones. This article examines oil funds in the Persian Gulf, Norway and Russia. It discusses US and European proposals to regulate oil funds' investments. The article examines the International Monetary Fund's efforts to forge a consensus on a 'code of conduct' that would guide the relationship between oil funds and the recipient markets. The analysis argues against excessive regulation. Tue, 28 Oct 2008 15:26:47 +0000 http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/publications/ia/archive/view/-/id/2327/ http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/publications/ia/archive/view/-/id/2327/ Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:54:26 +0000 http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/publications/papers/view/-/id/672/ http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/publications/papers/view/-/id/672/ December 2008 marks the thirtieth anniversary of China's official Opening Up and Reform Process. There will be a number of meetings and events from this month till the end of the year in China reflecting, assessing, and celebrating China's achievements since 1978. The Beijing leadership will be looking at the good, and the bad. China's status as the world's third largest economy, the largest holder of foreign reserves, the second largest exporter of manufactured goods, are clear benefits of the reform process. But the costs on the environment, growing energy demands, and the social issues are all problematic - and worsening. With the global credit crisis deepening, China stands in an ambiguous position. The recent Olympic Games improved its image. People in the rest of the world are aware as never before of China's global importance. Given current financial instability, China's state funds increasingly appear a lifeline for beleaguered Western companies. And yet the Chinese leadership look cautious. Will the following months see them emboldened? How much more do we know about China's vision of what it wants to become? Will the rest of the world welcome more proactive moves by China? Or will the same political reservations and fears remain, even when it is clear that the state of the global economy can only be improved through collective effort, to which China is key? Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:21:07 +0000 http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/view/-/id/966/ http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/view/-/id/966/ 13:30, 1st December 2008 - This half-day event will explore the view of Afghan women on the current situation in their country and provide a case study for a discussion of the wider consequences of war for women. The event will bring together the experiences of field practitioners and policy advisers to give an insight into the need to fully integrate women in efforts to establish social, economic and political stability. There will be an open reception after the event. Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:55:47 +0100 http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/view/-/id/964/ http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/view/-/id/964/ 13:30, 11th November 2008 - The speaker will focus on recent Indonesian government efforts at reform in the now Papuan Special Autonomous region, and their impact on social issues of welfare and HIV/AIDS. This event will be held under the Chatham House Rule. Thu, 23 Oct 2008 12:04:14 +0100 http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/publications/twt/archive/view/-/id/1822/ http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/publications/twt/archive/view/-/id/1822/ This is a pdf of the entire magazine. Wed, 22 Oct 2008 12:13:10 +0100 http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/publications/twt/archive/view/-/id/1821/ http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/publications/twt/archive/view/-/id/1821/ This is a pdf of the entire magazine. Wed, 22 Oct 2008 12:10:25 +0100 http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/publications/twt/archive/view/-/id/1820/ http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/publications/twt/archive/view/-/id/1820/ This is a pdf of the entire magazine. Wed, 22 Oct 2008 12:08:38 +0100 http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/view/-/id/962/ http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/view/-/id/962/ 13:15, 27th November 2008 - This interactive workshop will centre on the following case study: Jackman & Co, has been under increasing pressure to expand to China. Its Managing Director, John Jackman, has developed strategic partnerships in China with several companies. A year on, his China strategy based on strategic partnerships is at risk. John Jackman ponders what he could have done better, and how to resolve the issues he is now facing. This meeting will focus on, and explore, the crucial but rarely covered area of strategic business partnerships in China. This will be done through an interactive session around a detailed case study, with the assistance of a panel of business, legal and accountancy advisors who each have significant relevant experience. This will provide a forum for discussion, sharing of experiences, and networking. Rather than being a general introduction to China, this meeting will assume participants have a good general knowledge of the region. It will be most suited to senior executives from medium and large companies. THIS MEETING IS FULL AND REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED. Tue, 21 Oct 2008 16:02:20 +0100 http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/publications/papers/view/-/id/670/ http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/publications/papers/view/-/id/670/ 'Decoupling' will be declared dead as the global economy heads into a synchronized downturn. However, more careful assessment of the decoupling argument is needed, as it will be relevant in assessing long-term trends beyond the current crisis. The plunge into the abyss will only be temporary - economies will recover and the emerging-market economies will once more streak ahead of the mature OECD bloc. On the other hand, more of the high-income, high-growth newcomers could be incorporated into the OECD over time, perhaps stabilizing the OECD's share of global GDP, compared with the sharp decline seen in recent years. The leading emergers need to be recognized as key players in the global economy and in the policy-making arena. Thu, 16 Oct 2008 11:30:02 +0100 http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/news/view/-/id/471/ http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/news/view/-/id/471/ A new paper by Chatham House says that the once-in-a-century economic meltdown means that OECD countries' simultaneous collapse in consumer and business spending will get worse and more extraordinary 'out of the box' measures may still be needed before the situation turns around. The paper, Synchronized Dive Into Recession: Focus on Damage Limitation, by Vanessa Rossi, Senior Research Fellow, International Economics Programme, also analyzes China's increasingly important role as the single largest contributor to economic growth. Summary Points The global financial system has suffered a once-in-a-century meltdown that almost brought the world economy to a halt in late September. Confidence and trust have been shattered. In spite of concerted and extraordinary efforts on the part of central banks and political leaders, including recapitalizing the banks, it is not yet certain that the waves of panic and destruction have been halted. Many of the repercussions have yet to emerge, including possible legal action as well as economic damage. Even before this latest explosion, the leading OECD economies were plunging into an unusually synchronized recession, driven by the simultaneous collapse in consumer and business spending. This will now get worse. Will a severe OECD recession engulf the rest of the world? Up to mid-2008, the emerging markets remained strong - 'decoupling' did work. Now the crisis has deepened, no region will remain immune to shock waves. This time round, the outcome for China will be much more important because it has doubled its share of world GDP over the last decade and is now the single largest contributor to global growth. China will fight to avoid recession, but can it win? If it can keep up growth, bolstered by its enormous pool of savings pent up in the banking system, this will provide important sustenance for the global economy. Without doubt, this crisis will require substantial, persistent and coordinated global efforts to turn around - possibly including yet more extraordinary 'out of the box' measures. The US and EU are now getting to grips with the immensity of the task. The message has become 'whatever it takes' to halt further widespread destruction. Note to Editors Read Synchronized Dive Into Recession: Focus on Damage Limitation Vanessa Rossi is Senior Research Fellow, International Economics Programme, Chatham House. Contact Nicola Norton Media Relations Manager ++ (0) 20 7957 5739 ENDS Wed, 15 Oct 2008 10:13:40 +0100 http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/publications/papers/view/-/id/669/ http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/publications/papers/view/-/id/669/ The global financial system has suffered a once-in-a-century meltdown that almost brought the world economy to a halt in late September. Confidence and trust have been shattered. In spite of concerted and extraordinary efforts on the part of central banks and political leaders, including recapitalizing the banks, it is not yet certain that the waves of panic and destruction have been halted. Many of the repercussions have yet to emerge, including possible legal action as well as economic damage. Even before this latest explosion, the leading OECD economies were plunging into an unusually synchronized recession, driven by the simultaneous collapse in consumer and business spending. This will now get worse. Will a severe OECD recession engulf the rest of the world? Up to mid-2008, the emerging markets remained strong - 'decoupling' did work. Now the crisis has deepened, no region will remain immune to shock waves. This time round, the outcome for China will be much more important because it has doubled its share of world GDP over the last decade and is now the single largest contributor to global growth. China will fight to avoid recession, but can it win? If it can keep up growth, bolstered by its enormous pool of savings pent up in the banking system, this will provide important sustenance for the global economy. Without doubt, this crisis will require substantial, persistent and coordinated global efforts to turn around - possibly including yet more extraordinary 'out of the box' measures. The US and EU are now getting to grips with the immensity of the task. The message has become 'whatever it takes' to halt further widespread destruction. Tue, 14 Oct 2008 16:44:04 +0100 http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/view/-/id/951/ http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/view/-/id/951/ 12:00, 17th October 2008 - For North Korea the nuclear and succession issues have both made headlines recently. In South Korea the new administration has lost public support and faces a worsening economic outlook. Sixty years on from the founding of today's two Korean states, Korea's immediate future has rarely looked so uncertain. This talk will attempt to clarify the issues currently facing the peninsula. Aidan Foster-Carter has followed Korean affairs for 40 years. He has taught sociology at the Universities of Hull, Dar-es-Salaam and Leeds from 1971 to 1997. Since 1997 he has become a full-time Korea analyst and consultant writing, lecturing and broadcasting for academic, business and policy audiences in the UK and worldwide. He writes regularly on Korea for, among others; the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), Oxford Analytica, Asia Intelligence, IDEAglobal, NewNations and Comparative Connections. From 1993-97 he authored a monthly North Korea Report for business, published in Seoul; and from 2000-05 a 'Pyongyang Watch' column for Asia Times Online. Books include Korea's Coming Reunification (1992) and North Korea after Kim Il-sung (1994; both EIU). Mon, 13 Oct 2008 12:13:41 +0100 http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/publications/ia/archive/view/-/id/2315/ http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/publications/ia/archive/view/-/id/2315/ Over the last decade or so, growing attention has been paid to notions of preventive war. The most notorious case is the approach adopted by the Bush administration after the 9 /11 attacks, but there has been a much wider debate. This article traces the lineaments of that debate, and the advocacy of a legitimate doctrine of preventive war, by those who are normally seen-rightly-as defenders of the rule of law and the just war tradition. This article argues that such attempts to justify some notions of preventive war are profoundly problematic and the attempt to make them fit within the rubric of the just war tradition is doomed to failure and potentially very damaging for the coherence of the tradition as an approach to the restraint of war. Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:27:35 +0100 http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/publications/ia/archive/view/-/id/2309/ http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/publications/ia/archive/view/-/id/2309/ This article frames the discussion of the 'state of war' in this issue of International Affairs. Beginning by noting the continued recurrence of 'traditional' modes of war along side so-called 'new wars' and calling to aid Rousseau's brutal satire of 1756, The state of war, the article offers a discussion of three 'responses' to the reality of war in international relations-the heroic response, the realpolitik response and the compassionate response-and argues that a synthesis between them characterizes the general approach to war in any historical period. It then considers how the contemporary synthesis might be viewed and offers thoughts on the articles in this issue in the light of this suggestion. Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:07:14 +0100 http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/news/view/-/id/470/ http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/news/view/-/id/470/ The current financial crisis should come as no surprise, writes Dr Paola Subacchi in this month's The World Today. As early as 2004 structural cracks became apparent and now the stability of the international financial system is at stake. The ultimate goal is to prevent a systemic crisis but it is not clear who should take the lead. Also in this month's issue: Martin Plaut, Africa Editor of the BBC World Service, examines the crisis facing South Africa following the removal of President Thabo Mbeki from office. He concludes that what is at stake is the question of whether the judiciary is above political interference. Romilly Gregory of Oxfam explains how cheap mobile phone devices and mobile internet services are fast-becoming critical tools in helping a billion people around the world. Other articles look at Russia and Georgia and the international arms trade. More about The World Today >> Full list of contents: Financial Crisis: Panic, Blame and Crash Avoidance Paola Subacchi Economic Crisis: Down They Fall Vanessa Rossi Russia and Georgia: A Dangerous GameJames Sherr Moscow's Domestic Policy: Russian Roulette Lilia Shevtsova Georgia, Russia and Energy: Going for Gas John Roberts Two-Tier NATO: Alliance DividedTimo Noetzel and Benjamin Schreer Food Reserves: Just One Failed Harvest...Daryll E Ray and Harwood D Schaffer Mobile Phones: Dialling Change Romilly Gregory South African Judicary: Threat to JusticeMartin Plaut South Africa's Leadership: Uncertain Future James Hamill International Arms Trade Treaty: Gun Control Paul Cornish Mon, 06 Oct 2008 12:56:19 +0100 http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/publications/twt/archive/view/-/id/1818/ http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/publications/twt/archive/view/-/id/1818/ Nuclear, biological or chemical weapons and acts of terror may make the headlines, but it is conventional arms that take the lives in large numbers; maybe around a thousand a day. This month, a United Nations committee will try to find a way to limit the arms trade with a new treaty. For those facing the barrel of a gun, it cannot come a moment too soon. Mon, 29 Sep 2008 10:49:52 +0100 http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/publications/twt/archive/view/-/id/1815/ http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/publications/twt/archive/view/-/id/1815/ With President Thabo Mbeki forced out of office, South Africa is facing a crisis that goes to the heart of its democracy. What is at stake is the question of whether the judiciary is above political interference. Mon, 29 Sep 2008 10:45:26 +0100 http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/view/-/id/936/ http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/view/-/id/936/ 12:15, 5th November 2008 - The day after the US Presidential election this special recording by the BBC will focus on what the election result will mean for the future of Afghanistan and the region. Chaired by Eddie Mair, Presenter, PM Programme, Radio 4, there will also be contributions from invited guests as well as from the Chatham House audience. THIS EVENT WILL BE BROADCAST ON THURSDAY 13 NOVEMBER AT 20.00. Thu, 25 Sep 2008 12:09:15 +0100 http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/view/-/id/934/ http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/view/-/id/934/ 16:30, 20th October 2008 - The Beijing Olympic Games were widely regarded as a great success. Many are wondering whether China will now become more assertive politically and economically in its own region and beyond. The speaker will argue that China's continued development will best be achieved through cooperation and integration with the world. She will discuss how China will follow its own part of development and relations between China and the West will not be problem free after the Olympics. Mutual understanding and adjustment will be a long and sometimes difficult process. Please note that the address will be held on the record; and the Q&A under the Chatham House Rule Thu, 25 Sep 2008 11:28:29 +0100 http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/view/-/id/930/ http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/view/-/id/930/ 13:00, 13th October 2008 - The talk will primarily address politics and Islam in Indonesia from an indigenous perspective. Bill Watson is professor of social anthropology and multicultural studies at the University of Kent. He has travelled regularly to Indonesia over the last 40 years and has taught lectured at several Indonesian universities including the Bandung Technology Institute and the Indonesian University of Education. Professor Watson has written on the politics and modern history of Indonesia as well as on conventional anthropological topics. His recent writings include the book 'Of Self and Injustice. Autobiography and Repression in Modern Indonesia'. The speaker will talk under the Chatham House Rule. Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:57:48 +0100