Inter-Asia Engagements

Overview

The Inter-Asia Engagements cluster brings together researchers who examine Asia in terms of a range of historical and contemporary connections. This includes thematic investigation of both connections within Asia, and engagements with other parts of the world. Key examples from existing and future work in the cluster include Arabia-Asia connections, the north-south corridor from Central Asia, to Northeast Asia, and to Southeast Asia, connecting the Indian Ocean with the Pacific Ocean, Asia-Africa, and Asia-Europe. In the current round of recruitment, we are particularly interested in further developing the following research themes: i) inequalities and economies; ii) transboundary and regional environmental issues; iii) infrastructures of connection and integration; and iv) heritage futures in Asia, particularly in relation to transnational approaches; v) Arabia-Asia connections. The cluster fosters diversity in approaches, actively welcomes methodological innovation (e.g. through the use of digital methods), and seeks synergies through interdisciplinary practices in encouraging collective research projects.