By Luis Carvajal Picott, University of Texas at Austin Photo Taken in Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) | Oliver Royal (left), Luis Carvajal Picott (right). In applying for the Tyler Fellowship, my research question was clear: How does China employ “soft power” through the use of language – in particular, Mandarin – in Thailand and Singapore?Continue reading “Not a Threat, Not an Ally: Listening to Southeast Asia Talk About China”
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Speaking Influence: China’s Softpower in Southeast Asia
By: Luis Carvajal Picott, University of Texas at Austin My name is Luis Carvajal Picott, and I am a student at the University of Texas at Austin studying International Relations & Global Studies and Economics. I am half Venezuelan and half Chilean, and my interest in international affairs stems from a lifelong fascination with howContinue reading “Speaking Influence: China’s Softpower in Southeast Asia “
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By: KhaNy Sangasy, Monroe Community College My name is KhaNy Sangasy (KAH-NEE SANG-GAH-SEE), and I am 20 years old. I am from Rochester, New York, about an hour away from Buffalo. A little about my academic journey: I graduated from Brockport High School in 2023 and initially attended Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), where I Continue reading “Hello everyone! “
The Spirits and Sustenance of Rice within Indonesia: Exploring the culture of rice within Indonesia
By: Donny Acevedo, Monroe Community College Hello! My name is Donovan Acevedo, and I am a second-year student at Monroe Community College studying Cinema Screen Studies. On my free time I like to spend time with my girlfriend and go on walks and find cools stores within the Rochester area. I am really passionate aboutContinue reading “The Spirits and Sustenance of Rice within Indonesia: Exploring the culture of rice within Indonesia “