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Why it's so difficult to address climate change

A new undergraduate course in fall quarter 2020, “The Political Economy of Climate Change,” will examine the challenges of mitigating climate change.

Discovering the breadth of digital Middle Eastern resources

Forums organized by the Center for Near Eastern Studies earlier this year introduced graduate students to a wealh of online resources and produced several research guides.

Indonesian filmmakers argue now is the time for digital experimentation

In a panel discussion, filmmakers discuss the future of marketing and viewership in Indonesia as the pandemic halted film production, forcing new approaches to distribution to emerge.

Webinar series aims to redefine community-engaged fieldwork in Asia Pacific

The series focused on indigenous heritage and knowledge in Asia Pacific interrogates anthropological work through a critical, interdisciplinary lens to push for community engagement and collaboration.

Zine-making for storytelling and coalition-building within Indonesian communities

Founder and editor-in-chief of Buah zine, Teta Alim discuss zines and heritage-centered storytelling.

Instagram campaign helps illustrate the value of the Istanbul Convention

Interview with UCLA Professor of Law Aslı Bâli, former director of the Center for Near Eastern Studies, on a social media campaign that highlighted gender violence in Turkey.

UCLA ranked No. 1 public university by U.S. News & World Report

For the fourth consecutive year, UCLA sits atop the list of the nation's public universities in the magazine's annual “Best Colleges" ranking. Alone among the top 20 national universities, UCLA was also ranked highly in social mobility.

UCLA alumna on curating and researching Southeast Asian art

Mya Chau (UCLA 2020 Ph.D.) continues to draw from her study abroad experiences through UCLA to teach about Southeast Asian art and curate new exhibitions.

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"Dawn of Darkness," A Poem by Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o

Knowing we are currently in a pandemic, Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o graciously wrote this poem and would like it to be shared widely. We hope it brings you comfort. The poem was written on March 23, 2020. Read it and share!

Professor Sharon Traweek awarded prestigious Bernal Prize

Associate professor of gender studies and history at UCLA, Traweek is a science and technology studies expert whose ethnographic, archival and theoretical work examines the cultural life of science and is informed by feminist epistemology. She is an associated faculty member of the Terasaki Center for Japanese Studies.

Engaging with modern Indonesian art through traditional materials

Katherine Bruhn (UC Berkeley Ph.D. candidate) and contemporary artist Adam de Boer reflect on the history of Indonesian visual art and the integration of classic elements into hybrid forms.

The future of Indonesian filmmaking in the “new normal”

As the pandemic halts global movie production, filmmakers are adapting to new protocols and embracing more opportunities for Indonesian voices.

Y&S Nazarian Center for Israel Studies mourns the passing of preeminent Israeli legal scholar Ruth Gavison

The renowned scholar and prominent activist for civil rights was committed to preserving Israel's identity as a Jewish and democratic state.

Faculty Q&A: Normalization Agreement Announced Between Israel and UAE

UCLA Professor Dov Waxman, The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation Chair in Israel Studies and the director of the Y&S Nazarian Center for Israel Studies, talks about the significance and implications of Israel and the United Arab Emirates announcing an opening of diplomatic ties.

In Memoriam: John N. Hawkins (1944–2020)

A longtime professor of comparative and international education at the UCLA Graduate School of Education and Information Sciences (GSE&IS), Hawkins served as dean of the International Studies and Overseas Programs from 1987 to 1999.

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Joe Biden on the wrong track regarding Turkey

Sep. 22, 2020. "The ideas of the Democratic Presidential nominee will not restore U.S.-Turkish relations. Instead, Biden will exacerbate distrust between two NATO allies, facilitate an increasing tendency toward authoritarianism in Turkey, and push Turkey toward other patrons. It will also damage relations with our other allies in the Middle East," writes Eric Bordenkircher in The Nation. Bordenkircher is a Research Fellow at the Center for Middle East Development.

Fear of authoritarian regimes pushes Hollywood to self-censor

Aug. 4, 2020. Writing in Foreign Affairs ("Hollywood is Running Out of Villains"), UCLA Burkle Center Director Kal Raustiala observes, "Hollywood sanitizes or censors topics that Beijing doesn't like. But the phenomenon is not limited to China, nor is it all about revenue. Studios, writers and producers increasingly fear they will be hacked or harmed if they portray any foreign autocrats in a negative light, be it Russian President Vladimir Putin or North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un."

Jennifer Chun receives Chancellor's award for community-engaged research

Chun, who has a joint appointment in the International Institute and the department of Aisan American studies, won a $10,000 grant to develop a course on writing community organizational case studies and movement histories, as well as community engagement components for existing courses on Asian and Latina women workers.

"Wuhan Diary" provokes cyber campaign against author, translator

June 25, 2020. Director of the Center for Chinese Studies Michael Berry translated “Wuhan Diary,” an account by Chinese author Fang Fang of Covid-19's spread in her hometown. Berry writes in The Washingtono Post, "As the coronavirus spread and people were desperate for not just information but also a human connection, [her] diary was viewed online by more than 50 million people in China." But once Fang Fang called for accountability, she became the target of a massive, multi-pronged cyber-campaign."The assault not only deflected attention from her calls for accountability, but also turned Fang into the villain in the eyes of many Chinese readers," writes Berry, who himself was attacked on Weibo.

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