The Channel: A Podcast from the International Institute for Asian Studies (IIAS)

The Channel is the flagship podcast from the International Institute for Asian Studies (IIAS) at Leiden University. Each episode delves into a particular Asian Studies topic from across the social sciences and humanities. Through a mixture of interviews, lectures, discussions, readings, and more, The Channel is a platform to connect scholars, activists, artists, and broader publics in sustained conversation about Asia and its place in the contemporary world. We highlight critical perspectives, diverse themes, and interdisciplinary approaches. Subscribe to remain up-to-date on the latest episodes! More information on IIAS and its various initiatives can be found at https://www.iias.asia/

Benjamin Linder

Benjamin Linder is Assistant Editor at the International Institute for Asian Studies. Trained as an anthropologist and cultural geographer, he conducts research on urbanism, mobilities, cosmopolitanism, and place-making in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Paramita Paul

Paramita Paul is Chief Editor at the International Institute for Asian Studies. She is a Sinologist and art historian and holds a PhD from Leiden University. Her research interests include premodern and modern Zen and Buddhist art, and issues of art, heritage and cultural identity.