Asian Studies Courses Summer 2016
August 31, 2016
South Asia Center
South Asian Studies at the University of Washington has a long history and great depth in research and teaching about this important region of the world, which includes India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, and Afghanistan. Our faculty teach about, conduct research, and facilitate student engagement in all the countries of South Asia.
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South Asia Studies Courses Autumn 2016
June 29, 2016
Cybersecurity Spotlight: India’s Encryption Policy
May 31, 2016
In today’s increasingly interconnected world, governments are struggling to strike a balance between privacy and security within their borders, particularly regarding the issues around encryption. Information technology (IT) companies are also joining
Panel on May 23: International Perspectives on Cybersecurity and Encryption
May 12, 2016
The International Policy Institute is hosting a panel discussion on May 23, 2016 from 3:30-5pm in Thomson Hall, Room 317. Area expert panelists will discuss cybersecurity from the perspectives of
3 reasons to study South Asia at the Jackson School
April 25, 2016
Dive deep into the study of South Asia and its place in the world starting in fall 2016! Here are three reasons to get a master’s degree in South Asia
April 14: “From Survival to Revival in Post-Earthquake Nepal” – Kathmandu University Vice Chancellor to speak at UW
April 11, 2016
Nearly one year ago, on April 26, 2015, Nepal experienced a massive earthquake that killed nearly 10,000 and injured tens of thousands of people. Join us for “From Survival to
Alumna pens article in Foreign Affairs on India-Pakistan relations
April 7, 2016
Although Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised hopes for improved ties with a surprise visit to Lahore in December, the risk of more bloodshed between India and Pakistan remains frighteningly high,
Associate Director Novetzke Talks Bollywood
April 6, 2016
The Director of the Center for Global Studies, Associate Director of the Jackson School and Associate Professor of South Asia Studies Christian Novetzke talks about how India’s most popular film from over 40
Alumna Hannah Haegeland published in Foreign Policy
April 4, 2016
Alumna Hannah Haegeland published a piece on India’s Nuclear Dangers in Foreign Policy magazine. The upcoming Nuclear Security Summit provides a critical opportunity for high-level political engagement with the pressing issues of nuclear safety and security.
Spotlight on India’s Internet: Facebook’s Free Basics or Basic Failure?
March 28, 2016
The following Tweet was posted by Marc Andreessen, a member of the Board of Directors of Facebook, in response to India’s ban on differential pricing for Internet services on February 8,