Traditional Ecological Knowledge in Asia
Host Keith Bettinger speaks with Ethnobotanist and Madre Chocolate founder Dr. Nathaniel Bletter about ethnobotany research in Asia and the role of traditional ecological knowledge in local communities and natural resource management. The host for this episode was Keith Bettinger. The host for this episode was Keith Bettinger. The host for this episode was Keith […]
Nationalism & Art History
History, Monuments, and Nationalism in Southeast Asia Keith is joined by Dr. Paul Lavy of the University of Hawaii’s Department of Art and Art History to discuss the role of historical discourse and the place of historical sites in nation building and the construction of nationality in Southeast Asia. Keith and Dr. Lavy will discuss […]
Urbanization, Economic Development & India
“ThinkTech Asia” host, Keith Bettinger was joined by Dr. Ashok Das from the University of Hawai’i Department of Urban and Regional Planning to discuss socio-economic trends in the world’s largest democracy- India. India has an urban population approximately equivalent to the entire population of the United States, yet the South Asian giant is still overwhelmingly […]
Narendra Modi, India and South Asia
Keith is joined in the studio by Dr. Saira Yamin from the Asia Pacific Center for Security Studies to discuss the historic election of Narendra Modi as Prime Minister of the world’s largest democracy (India) and related events in South Asia. The host for this episode was Keith Bettinger. The host for this episode was […]
China & Japan: Is Detente Possible?
After reviewing recent news out of Asia, Keith Bettinger spoke with Dr. Paula Harrell of Georgetown University about China-Japan relations, and potential paths forward for improved bilateral relations. The host for this episode was Keith Bettinger. The host for this episode was Keith Bettinger. The host for this episode was Keith Bettinger. The host for […]
The Coral Triangle and Marine Biodiverity in Southeast Asia with Dr. Alan White
Host Keith Bettinger speaks with Dr. Alan White (The Nature Conservancy) about his continued work with the Coral Triangle Initiative. The host for this episode was Keith Bettinger. The host for this episode was Keith Bettinger. The host for this episode was Keith Bettinger. The host for this episode was Keith Bettinger.
ASEAN and Regional Integration in Southeast Asia with Joern Dosch
Host Keith Bettinger speaks with Joern Dosch (Chair of International Politics and Development Cooperation, University of Rostock) about the work of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. The host for this episode was Keith Bettinger. The host for this episode was Keith Bettinger. The host for this episode was Keith Bettinger. The host for this […]
Jakarta: A Megacity with Megaflooding with Micah Fisher
Host Keith Bettinger speaks with UH geography student Micah Fisher about the challenges facing Jakarta as a result of the recent flooding. The host for this episode was Keith Bettinger. The host for this episode was Keith Bettinger. The host for this episode was Keith Bettinger. The host for this episode was Keith Bettinger. The […]
Super Typhoon: Haiyan Impact and Recovery with Jon Matsuoka
Host Keith Bettinger speaks with Jon Matsuoka (President, Consuelo Foundation) about the impact of Super Typhoon Haiayn on the Philippines and southeast Asia. The host for this episode was Keith Bettinger. The host for this episode was Keith Bettinger. The host for this episode was Keith Bettinger. The host for this episode was Keith Bettinger.
The Jokowi Effect with Wilmar Salim
Host Keith Bettinger speaks with Wilmar Salim (Head, Urban Planning, Bandung Institute of Technology) about the election of the Governor of Jakarta, Joko Widodo. The host for this episode was Keith Bettinger. The host for this episode was Keith Bettinger. The host for this episode was Keith Bettinger. The host for this episode was Keith […]
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Ukraine’s forces are stretched thin and have minimal reserves to draw on, the chief of military intelligence said, in addition to shortages of weapons. [...]
When Russian soldiers suddenly showed up in the small town of Ocheretyne in the east, it was clear that something had gone wrong. [...]
The Biden administration had warned for months that the delay by Congress to approve an aid package would leave the Ukrainians vulnerable. [...]
Donald J. Trump’s former bulldog told jurors about his work: threatening enemies, cleaning up problems and burying embarrassing stories. [...]
“Guys may think it’s cool, but this is going to be a disaster for the campaign,” Donald J. Trump said upon learning Stormy Daniels planned to go public, according to [...]
In court, Michael Cohen also says Donald Trump warned "a lot of women" would make claims against him. [...]
Addicts at risk of an opioid overdose in England will get supplies of the antidote for emergency use. [...]
Richard Scolyer has undergone a new treatment for glioblastoma, based on his own melanoma research. [...]
America's top diplomat will deliver a message of "strong reassurance... in a difficult moment", a US official says. [...]
Katherine Rundell, G.T. Karber and Rory Stewart and Rebecca F. Kuang were the big winners. [...]
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has arrived in Kyiv on an unannounced diplomatic mission to reassure Ukraine of American backing in the face of Russian advances in the east. [...]
The European Union has accused the organizers of the Eurovision Song Contest of "incoherence" for banning its flag from the concert hall during the final in the Swedish city of [...]
A billboard collapsed in India's financial capital Mumbai, killing at least 12 people amid thunderstorms and heavy rain. [...]
Someone dug a meter-deep hole at the grave of German politician Wolfgang Schäuble, but didn't reach the coffin. The motive for the incident is not yet known. [...]
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said the bill will go to its third and final reading on Tuesday. Meanwhile, university students went on strike and led another major protest outside [...]
The detonation marked a major step in freeing the Dali, which has been stuck among the wreckage since it crashed into one of the bridge's support columns shortly after leaving [...]
The Carol Shields Prize for Fiction is a relatively new literary award given to women and nonbinary authors. This year's winner is V.V. Ganeshananthan for her book Brotherless Night. [...]
At the European Hospital in Rafah, there are shortages of pain medication, antibiotics, even bandages, American volunteers say they are unable to save lives — and unable to evacuate to [...]
French Gates says she is "immensely proud" of the work of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and the decision to step down as co-chair was not easy. Her last [...]
Girl Scouts Troop 6,000 in New York City helps migrant girls establish connections and a platform to start a new life in a new country but also equips them with [...]
Blue Jays beat Orioles in 10 innings [...]
Kevin Newman’s two-run single in the bottom of the ninth inning capped a four-hit night and gave the Arizona Diamondbacks a 6-5 victory over the reeling Cincinnati Reds on Monday [...]
Palestinians mark 76 years of dispossession as a potentially even larger catastrophe unfolds in Gaza
Palestinians on Wednesday will mark the 76th year of their mass expulsion from what is now Israel [...]
A crowded Maryland Democratic primary is drawing national attention [...]
George Kirby allowed three hits over seven shutout innings, Luke Raley hit a two-run homer and drove in three runs, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Kansas City Royals 6-2 [...]
