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NOA Episode 9.4.2 Doris Okenwa on Cultural and Demographic Tensions Shaping The Future of Development in Africa
Joined by Doris Okenwa, member of the UCL Anthropology Department, in this episode, Karyn and Angela will be continuing with the topic of corporate social responsibility by honing in on the roles played by culture and demographic tensions in shaping the future of development in Africa. Addressing potential threats towards resource permanency and Africa’s green future, the episode ties together the past, present and future of investment in Africa.
NOA Episode 9.4.1 ‘Trade Not Aid’: Ethical Capitalism and Rearticulation of African Development with Doris Okenwa
Joined by Doris Okenwa, member of the UCL Anthropology Department, in this episode, Karyn and Angela will be introducing Doris’ research on Oil in Kenya whilst looking more closely at the practice of ethical capitalism and corporate social responsibility, as well as framings of development against a neoliberal backdrop in Africa.
NOA Episode 9.3 Chinese Neocolonialism in the Changing Global Order
Continuing our discussion of China-Africa relations, this episode focuses on the wider discourse surrounding China’s neo-colonial practices in Africa and beyond. The nature of China’s relations with many countries today has been frequently held in comparison to European colonial practices in the 19th and 20th century. Critiqued as a form of neo-colonialism, join our moderator, Angela, and Min Jing, a writer from UCL Asiatic Affairs, together with Lisa, Larissa and Stephen from UCL African Conference in examining the competing narratives behind this discourse.
NOA Episode 9.1 Understanding China’s Foreign Policy and the African Debt-Crisis
Exploring the impact of Chinese investment on Africa’s infrastructural development, this episode engages with various interpretations of China’s investment in Africa, China’s practice of ‘debt-trap’ diplomacy and further contemplates the degree to which China is ‘good’ for Africa’s economy.
NOA Episode 8 Tales From Three Generations
In this episode, hosted by our very own Aysima Ahmadli, we are joined by Ulviyya and Maryam, who will be sharing with us stories of mutual support and peaceful coexistence between Azerbaijanis and Armenians despite the tensions that existed between the two ethnic groups in the ongoing Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
The Flee from National Security Law: 12 Hong Kong Youths, Activists and BN(O) Families
'On 23 August 2020, 12 Hong Kongers aged 16 to 30, who were heading to Taiwan on a speedboat to seek asylum, were intercepted by Chinese coastguards and remain detained in Shenzhen without access to their family and lawyers of their choice till today' reports Aiden Chan in this #news article. From contextualization of the current #save12 movement to updates on the UK's BN(O) visa scheme, this article sheds light on recent events in Hong Kong following the passing of the National Security Law back in July.
Hong Kong’s Role as ‘A Mere Pawn’ in the Game of US-China Relations
It has often been critiqued that the Hong Kong people’s trustful calls for the US President Donald Trump to ‘save’ the city during the current climate of crisis as futile and redundant in their approach. Not only are the demonstrators being used to ‘further their own ruin’ but are simply deluded by the apparent support from the Western media, equating maximum media exposure as shows of solidarity and support.
The ‘Limp and Inane’ versus the ‘Outspoken’: Foreign Government Reactions to the ‘Hong Kong Crisis’
From the Anti-extradition Demonstrations in Hong Kong back in 2019 to the current controversies over the Hong Kong National Security Law, Hong Kong’s issues have since become a focal point of international attention.
Understanding Social Media Discourses: What is the #MilkTeaAlliance?
Living in an era of big data informatics, where social media has become yet another extension of our personal agency, ‘internet trolling’ and ‘social media warfare’ has become a regular occurrence in our digital lives.
The ‘Coronavirus Conspiracy Dimension’
Out of the 2,023 Americans that participated in the Atlantic’s poll on these theories, 29% believe that the threat of the virus was being exaggerated to hurt President Trump’s chances at re-election and 31% believe that the virus was created and spread on purpose. Whilst considerably high, the survey results indicate that formation of what is known as a ‘natural ceiling in conspiracy beliefs’.