Tomlinson Lecture
Previous lectures
2018/19
Professor Joseph Fewsmith (Boston University)
14 March 2019
The Domestic Roots of Cross-Strait Relations: China and Taiwan in the Evolving Asian Context
2017/18
Sara Hossain
22 March 2018
Freedom of Expression in Bangladesh: space for dissent closes down
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2015/16
Kavita Krishnan, Secretary of the All India Progressive Women's Association
3 March 2016
Violence Against Women in India: Is 'Culture' The Culprit, or Structure?
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2014/15
Professor Antonio Donini
20 November 2014
Humanitarian Landscapes: Deep Lessons from Afghanistan
A summary of the lecture is available on the IAPS blog.
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2013/14
Craig Murray, former British Ambassador to Uzbekistan and author of Murder in Samarkand
14 November 2013
Misunderstanding Central Asia - Deliberately
Listen to Craig Murray's lecture:
After the Tomlinson Memorial Lecture, Impact News caught up with Craig Murray to find out about his perspectives on recent national security developments, his life as a British Ambassador, his take on the new 'Ambassador' series and what his plans are for the future. Read the full interview in Impact magazine.
2012/13
Professor Barry Buzan (London School of Economics)
29 November 2012
The Outlook for China's "Peaceful Rise"
2011/12
Dr Elaheh Rostami-Povey (School of African and Oriental Studies)
24 November 2011
Iran's Influence: A Religious-Political State and Society in its Region
2010/11
Isabel Hilton (Editor of China Dialogue and Columnist of The Guardian)
6 May 2010
After Copenhagen: China and Global Climate Change
2008/09
Professor Hans van de Ven (Cambridge University)
4 December 2008
The Neglected Ally: China in World War Two