February 8: “China’s Belt and Road Initiative: Implications for Taiwan, ASEAN and the U.S.”
A talk co-hosted by the ASEAN Studies Initiative and the Southeast Asian Student Network featuring Dr. Joyce Juo-yu Lin on her research regarding the China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) with reference to its implications for Taiwan, ASEAN, and the United States. (Mary Graydon Center 247, 3:00 – 4:30 pm)
February 14: “The Rohingya and Marawi Conflicts: Lessons from Aceh”
A talk co-hosted by the ASEAN Studies Initiative and the Southeast Asian Student Network featuringDr. Asna Husin on her recent research regarding the dynamics and root causes of the Rohingya (Myanmar) and Marawi (Philippines) conflicts in comparison with the role of religious institutions and non-governmental organizations in Aceh, Indonesia. (Mary Graydon Center 2, 3:00 – 4:30 pm)