BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//SEA Junction - ECPv4.9.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:SEA Junction X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://seajunction.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for SEA Junction BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:"Asia/Krasnoyarsk" BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0700 TZOFFSETTO:+0700 TZNAME:+07 DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250430 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250501 DTSTAMP:20260430T195716 CREATED:20250418T074542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T074542Z UID:27234-1745971200-1746057599@seajunction.org SUMMARY:[Call for Papers] SEASREP 30th Anniversary Conference DESCRIPTION:SEASREP 30th Anniversary Conference \nSoutheast Asian Studies:  \nIdeas\, Audiences\, Approaches\, and Aspirations (SEAS-IA3) \n13-14 November 2025 \nCall for Papers \nSEASREP turns 30 in 2025 and invites you to join its celebratory conference at the Thammasat University Rangsit Campus in Pathum Thani\, Thailand on 13-14 November 2025\, in partnership with the Institute of East Asian Studies of Thammasat University and supported by the Henry Luce Foundation. We want to celebrate friendships and partnerships formed over the years and highlight advances made in studies of the Southeast Asian region. The very idea of Southeast Asian studies being a singular intellectual field\, with an established body of foundational texts\, approaches\, founders\, and practices is an overstatement\, for it ignores varying epistemological traditions even within national settings and overlooks the ways in which notions of Southeast Asian studies are understood and operationalized in Southeast Asia. Critically\, scholars can no longer treat Southeast Asian studies as belonging exclusively to professional scholars while on the ground\, practitioners engage and construct ideas in the name of Southeast Asian studies. \nIdeas\, audiences\, approaches\, and aspirations are our anniversary themes because we want to: \n\nInclude all sorts of new and exciting studies in the field that deepen our understanding of ourselves and how we relate to one another in numerous\, different ways;\nBroaden the reach of Southeast Asian studies by focusing on the scholars\, readers\, consumers and\, borrowing from Na Li (2023: 43-52)\, “prosumers” of Southeast Asian studies;\nExamine\, from different perspectives\, established and creative\, innovative approaches to studies of Southeast Asian societies\, politics\, cultures\, economies\, mobilities\, etc.; and\nThink a new about where we want to take the field of Southeast Asian studies\, in what configuration(s)\, and to what end(s).\n\nQuestions for discussion \nSEAS-IA3 welcomes presentations on the above themes that are novel\, interesting\, and relevant. Among the questions that presenters and discussants are asked to address are the following. \n\nFoundations and Evolving Perspectives. What ideas\, research topics\, methods\, lived experiences\, or practices best reflect and challenge traditional and contemporary understandings of Southeast Asian Studies?\nEngagement Across Communities. How do social groups\, communities\, or audiences—within and beyond academic and research settings—engage in dialogue with Southeast Asian Studies\, shaping its discourse and direction?\nHistorical Continuities and Transformations. In what ways have the contexts\, locations\, and contributors to Southeast Asian Studies endured\, shifted\, or transformed over time\, and how do these changes affect the field?\nTechnology and New Media. How have emerging technologies and digital media platforms influenced the study\, teaching\, and dissemination of knowledge about Southeast Asia?\nPublic and Everyday Knowledge. How do everyday public and community-based understandings of Southeast Asia enrich or challenge academic and institutional perspectives of the region?\nBoundaries and Regional Definitions. How have intellectual\, political\, and territorial boundaries associated with Southeast Asia expanded or constrained notions of the region and its diverse experiences?\nGlobal Relevance and Adaptability. What strategies can Southeast Asian Studies adopt to retain relevance\, competitiveness\, and authority in a fast-changing and dynamic global environment?\n\nPresentations \nSpecialists and graduate students (MA and PhD) of Southeast Asian studies\, research centers focusing on Southeast Asia\, and civil society organizations involved in issues that concern the region are encouraged to form panels (four presenters in a panel) or roundtable discussions (four to six discussants). The panel or roundtable will designate one of its members to also act as the moderator. Each session is to run for one and a half hours\, including the open forum. \nProposals are limited to one per person. The SEAS-IA3 Selection Committee prefers proposals from panels of diverse participants so as to permit a regional rather than single country-specific perspective and to enhance representativeness across national belonging\, gender\, academic position and experience\, disciplinal training\, and institutional affiliation. The committee will be guided by these criteria: \n\nRelevance of the topic to the conference themes;\nQuality of the abstracts (panel and individual) in terms of content (well constructed\, contributes something new or different) and approach or method (grounded\, competent);\nCohesiveness of the papers comprising the panel; and\nBalanced composition of the panel (by gender\, ethnicity\, institution\, academic rank\, etc.).\n\nA roundtable is a dialogical session in which discussants speak to the roundtable’s chosen topic. In addition to the criteria above\, the role of the moderator will be crucial in inviting and navigating the discussion toward a coherent and engaging exchange of views. \nThe committee will accept individual proposals and do its best to form panels out of related proposals that are strong and solid.  \nYou may submit proposals at on or before 30 April 2025\, 11:59 p.m. (Manila time). You will receive a response by 10 June 2025. \nSEAS-IA3 grants \nA limited number of grants is available to support the travel of colleagues residing in Southeast Asia who wish to make a presentation and require some support. The SEAS-IA3 committee has a preferential option for individuals from underrepresented countries or geographical areas\, institutions\, genders\, or ranks\, who have little or no access to funding. Apply here for a conference grant (scroll down to the last item after filling up the appropriate section). \nRegistration fee \nThe registration fee covers conference meals (including dinner on both days) and the SEAS-IA3 kit. The fees are as follows. \n\nAcademics and professionals: U.S. $50 if paid on or before 31 July and U.S. $60 (฿2\,000) if paid at the conference site;\nGraduate students (MA and PhD): U.S. $30 (฿1\,000)\, which may be paid at the conference site; and\nMembers of the general public who wish to attend the panels (must pre-register at on or before 30 September 2025): U.S. $30 (฿1\,000)\, which may be paid at the conference site.\n\nAccommodation \nThere is a range of reasonably priced hotels close to Rangsit campus; click here  for information. The same link offers information about on-campus lodging (without breakfast\, from ฿900-1\,400/night). \nDeadlines \nSubmission of proposal and abstract        30 April 2025 \nSubmission of conference grant application       30 April 2025 \nNotice of acceptance of proposals and grants* 10 June 2025 \nPayment of registration fee (US$50)       31 July 2025 \nConference program (online) 5 September 2025 \nRegistration of the general public**               30 September 2025 \nOn-site payment of registration fee (US$60)       13 November 2025  \nSEAS-IA3 conference        13-14 November 2025 \n  \nThe notice will provide bank details for the payment of registration fees. \n** Includes graduate students who will not read papers but wish to observe the proceedings. Pre-registered graduate students and members of the public may pay the fee at the conference site. \nMore information\, see: https://www.seasrepfoundation.org/announcement-call-for-papers-seasrep-30th-anniversary-conference/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJtY8tleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHjM4MoFT1QLcfkPLZXbZ47bhYJ3PGCC96hXeKROE6o14D19ydggMYlyO3vIo_aem_ghayozi0F4ifzuGPUxZE4Q \n URL:https://seajunction.org/event/call-for-papers-seasrep-30th-anniversary-conference/ LOCATION:Thammasat University Rangsit Campus in Pathum Thani\, Thailand CATEGORIES:Conferences END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID="Asia/Krasnoyarsk":20250430T150000 DTEND;TZID="Asia/Krasnoyarsk":20250430T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T195716 CREATED:20250331T170553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T065857Z UID:27201-1746025200-1746028800@seajunction.org SUMMARY:49th #WhatsHappeninginMyanmar Monthly Updates DESCRIPTION:On 30 April 2025 at 3-4pm (Bangkok Time)\, SEA Junction in collaboration with media partners\, Mizzima and The Irrawaddy\, will hold the 49th #WhatsHappeninginMyanmr.This update is the aim of contributing to a greater understanding of the crisis situation there for informed action in support of the democratic movement in the country and beyond. \nSince February 2021\, Myanmar has been in turmoil as the Myanmar Army\, known as Tatmadaw\, detained State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and President Win Myint following a general election which Suu Kyi’s NLD party won by a landslide. The coup by General Min Aung Hlaing brought an end to a decade of semi-democratic rule and returned full power to the military. Courageously\, the population has been resisting and demanding the release of the imprisoned leaders and restoration of the democratic rule and the National Unity Government (NUG) has been formed by the Committee Representing Pyidaungsu Hluttaw (CRPH)\, a group of elected lawmakers and members of parliament ousted in the coup. Economic collapse amid escalating conflict is making of Myanmar a failed state\, with many leaving the country in search of refuge and opportunities. The global community has overall condemned the coup and the military abuses\, but concerted diplomatic interventions are still too bland. Since then\, for four years now\, the population has been demanding the restoration of democracy and the release of the imprisoned leaders and all other political prisoners in spite of the military’s use of lethal force. Amidst the failure of the international community to respond and take action\, people are not giving up\, continuing their support for the opposition National Unity Government (NUG) in exile. Many young people have taken up arms and joined the armed struggle as a last recourse against dictatorship\, with many counting on the armed resistance by the People Defence Force and the Ethnic Armies gaining ground to eventually win the revolution. \nThe update aims to contribute to a greater understanding of the crisis situation in Myanmar for informed action in support of the democratic movement in the country and beyond. It is meant to be short informal dialogues with a speaker who provides an analysis of the latest events in the preceding two weeks for about 20 minutes before the moderator\, SEA Junction’s Founder and Director Rosalia Sciortino\, opens the floor for questions and answers. Our former speakers include Aung Zaw\, Founder and Director of The Irrawaddy; Khin Ohmar\, a well-known Peace and Security Advocate; Debbie Stothard\, an active promoter of human rights in Burma and the ASEAN regions; May Zin Thaw\, the founder of a local think tank institute Researchers’ Republic and Toe Zaw Latt\, R&D consultant\, Mizzima Media Group. On this November\, Khin Ohmar\, a well-known Peace and Security Advocate\, will provide an analysis of the latest events. \nTo participate\, tune in for the monthly update planned for 30 April at 3-4pm (Bangkok Time) via Zoom ((Link: what’shappeninginMyanmar2025) and Facebook Live on our page: SEA Junction\, Mizzima-Myanmar News – English Edition\, and The Irrawaddy – English Edition. \n \nSpeaker Profile: \nMs. Khin Ohmar is an experienced peace and security advocate from Myanmar. For the past 30 years\, she has worked with fellow Burmese democracy activists as well as with ethnic women and youth from conflict-affected areas in Myanmar\, including Kachin\, Karen\, Lahu and Rohingya. In 2008\, Ms. Ohmar won the Anna Lindh Prize\, awarded annually to a woman or young person with “the courage to fight indifference\, prejudice\, oppression and injustices in order to promote a good life for all people in an environment marked by respect for human rights.” The award citation stated\, “Her courageous and visionary work is a source of inspiration for all those engaged in the struggle for human rights and for a life of dignity.” She also won the 2008 Vital Voices Global Leadership Award for Human Rights\, which she shared with Shan Women’s Action Network activist Charm Tong. US First Lady Laura Bush\, the award’s presenter\, described Khin Ohmar as “one of the strongest voices against Burma’s violent regime.” \nOrganizers: \nSEA Junction \nSEA Junction\, established under the Thai non-profit organization Foundation for Southeast Asia Studies (ForSEA)\, aims to foster understanding and appreciation of Southeast Asia in all its socio-cultural dimensions\, from arts and lifestyles to economy and development. Conveniently located at Room 407-8 of the Bangkok Arts and Culture Center or BACC (across MBK\, BTS National Stadium)\, SEA Junction facilitates public access to knowledge resources and exchanges among students\, practitioners and Southeast Asia lovers. For more information\, see www.seajunction.org\, join the Facebook group:  http://www.facebook.com/groups/1693058870976440/ and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @seajunction \nMedia Partners: \nMizzima \nMizzima\, derived from the Pali for middle or moderate and chosen for its inference of an unbiased and independent media\, was established in 1998 in New Delhi\, India\, by veterans of Myanmar’s 1988 pro-democracy uprising. Founder Soe Myint and co-founder Thin Thin Aung participated in the movement for democracy and they were in exile in India as refugees. Since its founding the aim of Mizzima has been to provide high quality news relating to Myanmar while contributing toward freedom of expression and the realization of an inclusive and democratic Myanmar for all the country’s peoples. For more info\, please see: https://www.mizzima.com/ \nThe Irrawaddy \nThe Irrawaddy is a leading source of reliable news\, information\, and analysis on Burma/Myanmar and the Southeast Asian region. From its inception in 1993\, The Irrawaddy has been an independent news media group\, unaffiliated with any political party\, organization or government. Founded in Thailand by a group of young Burmese activists who were forced to flee the persecution of the then military regime over the 1988 democracy uprisings\, The Irrawaddy has a strong belief in democracy\, and the crucial role of independent and accountable media for a democratic society. Since the opening up of the country in 2012\, The Irrawaddy was able to move to Myanmar and operate from within the country\, but it is now being threatened and its journalists are at grave risks as they continue reporting. For more information see: https://www.irrawaddy.com/about \n URL:https://seajunction.org/event/49th-whatshappeninginmyanmar-monthly-updates/ LOCATION:Zoom & Facebook Live CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR