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The Journal of Asian and African Studies (JAAS) was founded in 1965 to further research and study on Asia and Africa. JAAS is a peer reviewed journal of area studies recognised for consistent scholarly contributions to cutting-edge issues and debates. The journal welcomes articles, research notes, and book reviews that... View full journal description

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Analysing Russia’s Support for the Arc of Autocracy: A Case Study of Kyrgyzstan

  • Jagmeet Bawa
  • Gurphej Singh
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Book Review: The Routledge Handbook of Subalterns Across History

  • Sarath Pillai
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An Examination of Legitimation in Kwame Nkrumah’s Anti-colonial Resistance Discourse

  • Mark Nartey
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Rethinking the Resurgence of Military Coups in Africa

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Understanding Socioeconomic Risk and Vulnerability to Climate Change–Induced Disasters: The Case of Informal Settlements in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

  • Simangele Dlamini
  • Bathabile Nhleko
  • Nomcebo Ubisi
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Rohingya Refugee Crisis: Emerging Threats to Bangladesh as a Host Country?

  • A. B. M. Najmus Sakib
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Rethinking the Resurgence of Military Coups in Africa

  • Adeoye O. Akinola
  • Ratidzo Makombe
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The Political Economy of Indigenous Local Media for Minority Languages in Zimbabwe: A Case of Lyeja FM Community Radio

  • Limukani Mathe
  • Gilbert Motsaathebe
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Fear of COVID-19, Coronavirus Anxiety, COVID-19 Burnout, and Resilience: Examining Psychometric Properties of COVID-19 Burnout Scale in Urdu

  • Murat Yıldırım
  • Farzana Ashraf
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