430 Kilometres: an audio poem by May Myat Zaw
“An exiled woman from the Thai-Myanmar border sends a letter to her imprisoned friends. But like her, stateless and unheard, the letter never reaches its destination.”
Today’s episode is a special one. For the last six months New Naratif has been working with Better Engagement Between East and Southeast Asia (BEBESEA) to select 5 fellows with stories focused on migration in Southeast Asia. You explore these audio poems, photo essays, short films, and many more at our website: newnaratif.com
18 Feb 2025
Special Episode: 430 Kilometres (Burmese version)
430 Kilometres: an audio poem by May Myat Zaw
“An exiled woman from the Thai-Myanmar border sends a letter to her imprisoned friends. But like her, stateless and unheard, the letter never reaches its destination.”
Hi everyone, today’s episode is a special one. For the last six months new naratif has been working with Better Engagement between east and southeast asia (BEBESEA) to select 5 fellows with stories focused on migration in Southeast Asia. You explore these audio poems, photo essays, short films, and many more at our website: newnaratif.com
23 Jan 2025
A Question of Agency
Many modern Southeast Asian countries often try to develop a thriving academic and research environment as an indicator of development. But how free are scholars and academics to pursue topics that challenge the interests of elites and those in power? The type of threats can range from extrajudicial killings to a lack of funding and job insecurity for scholars. How do academics navigate serving as part of civil society, while also being viewed as institutes that serve the state’s interests?
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Disclosure: Dr. Sol Iglesias is married to New Naratif’s Co-founder PJ Thum. New Naratif declares that Dr. Sol is appearing on this episode in her capacity as a researcher in political violence in the Philippines.
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