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SEN News Bites: 1-7 September 2014

BBC News (03/09/2014) reports on the active encouragement of ‘ethnic unity’ in Xinjiang through the deliberate promotion and incentivisation of mixed marriages.

University of Oregon web community page (03/09/2014) features a report on a new art exhibition to be opened at the university museum and dedicated to exploring the interaction between genetics, race, ethnic identity and disease in 20^th century America.

Huffington Post UK (04/09/2014) features an extended piece on the difficult fate and sufferings of the indigenous Hazara ethnic community in Afghanistan, especially under the Taliban regime.

New Statesman (05/09/2014) features a piece on the role and influence of Gaelic Games, and national sports more broadly, on Irish national identity.

The New Yorker (05/09/2014) features an opinion piece on the prospects and challenges of liberal Zionism in the Israeli peace camp.

Want ChinaTimes (06/09/2014) reports the results of a recent poll indicating that around 87% of Taiwanese think of themselves as belonging to the ethnic Chinese community.

The Economist (06/09/2014) features a piece on the possible diffusion and influence of Ukraine’s crisis on the already unstable security situation in the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic.

News compiled by Anastasia Voronkova

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SEN News Bites: 25-31 August 2014

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The Diplomat (26/08/2014) features a piece on the implications that the Dokdo Islands territorial dispute between Japan and South Korea might have for Korean self-understanding and national identity.

Eurasia Review (28/08/2014) features a piece reflecting on the roots and contradictions of the spiral of suspicions and insecurities in Japan, South Korea and China.

The Guardian (29/08/2014) features an opinion piece on the different kinds of Russian nationalism and their influence on the current Russian policies in Ukraine.

Myanmar Times (30/08/2014) features a report giving details of a recent plea by a senior Buddhist monk to representatives of all parties in Myanmar to prioritise nationalism over human rights.

DailyNews Egypt (30/08/2014) features a piece on contemporary Egyptian national identity and cultural values.

AsiaOne World (31/08/2014) features an extended report on how the indigenous inhabitants of Guatemala, ethnic Mayans, drove an ultra Orthodox Jewish community out of the region.

The Straits Times (31/08/2014) reports on the opening of a new museum in Jakarta, Indonesia recognising the valuable contribution made by Chinese community in Indonesia to the struggle for the country’s independence.

News compiled by Anastasia Voronkova

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SEN News Bites: 18-24 August 2014

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Read the latest round of News Bites for this week and keep an eye for weekly updates!

EurActiv (18/08/2014) reports on the discussion of ethnoreligious issues in the electoral debate in Romania and on the participation of an ethnic German in the current presidential race.

Deutsche Welle (18/08/2014) reports on the marginalisation of ethnic minorities and the perpetuation of stereotypes in the German media.

Truthout (19/08/2014) features a transcript and a recording of an interview with Alexander Buzgalin, Professor of Political Economy at Moscow State University reflecting on the relationship between nationalism, national identity and economic sanctions in Russia.

New Statesman (21/08/2014) features an extended report on intended steps taken to change the representation of Black and Ethnic Minority people on entertainment channels in the UK.

The Wall Street Journal (22/08/2014) features a piece on the upsurge of nationalism and celebrations of Ukraine’s Independence Day among New Yorkers of Ukrainian descent.

Southern Reporter (22/08/2014) features a personalised account and reflections on the independence debate, the role of patriotism and nationalism in Scotland.

Al Jazeera America (24/08/2014) features a piece commenting on the social constructedness and pervasiveness of patterns of racial exclusion/inclusion in the US.

Outlook (24/08/2014) reports on Chinese government’s restrictive policies and refusal to allow ethnic Uyghur to wear beards.

News compiled by Anastasia Voronkova

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SEN News Bites: 9-17 August 2014

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Here’s the latest selection of nationalism and ethnicity-related news for this week!

Open Democracy (10/08/2014) features an opinion piece on the changing role of religion and ethnicity as identity markers in the post-Arab Spring countries.

The Gulf Today (13/08/2014) reports on the initiative of the Roads and Transport Authority of the United Arab Emirates to actively cooperate with the National Archives to boost national identity, preserve and showcase historical artefacts.

The National Opinion (14/08/2014) features a piece offering some reflections on the occasion of the 67^th anniversary of independence from colonial rule of India, Pakistan and Bangladesh.

Channel NewsAsia (14/08/2014) features a piece reporting on and analysing the appointment of an ethnic Chinese Christian as the governor of Jakarta.

The Japan Times (16/08/2014) reports on the release of a debut CD by the Balkan Chamber Orchestra put together by a Japanese conductor in a deliberate attempt to unite people from different ethnic groups and nationalities of the former Yugoslavia, including Serbians, Kosovars, Macedonians and Bosnians.

Karen News (17/08/2014) features an interview with the founder of the Shan Women’s Action Network in Burma detailing the maltreatment and suffering of the Shan ethnic people, especially women, in the region.

Democratic Voice of Burma (17/08/2014) features a piece reflecting on the origins and historical evolution of the term ‘Rohingya’ and its implications for self-identification.

The Wrap (17/08/2014) reports on the 20^th Film Festival in Sarajevo featuring films dedicated to war-time life in the city and dealing with the legacy of destruction and protracted conflict.

News compiled by Anastasia Voronkova

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SEN News Bites: 2-9 August 2014

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Check out the latest round of nationalism and ethnicity-related news!

AlJazeera (03/08/2014) and Radio Free Europe (08/08/2014) report on violent Armenian-Azerbaijani clashes and escalating tension in the unrecognized Nagorno-Karabakh Republic in the South Caucasus, amidst renewed diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis.

The Straits Times (04/08/2014) features an opinion piece on the hotly debated participation of foreign-born athletes and the role of national identity in sporting events in Singapore.

BBC News Magazine (06/08/2014) features an extended piece on how the Crimean Tatars adapt to the new reality in Crimea and on their sense of insecurity given their minority position in the region.

The Irish Times (07/08/2014) reports on efforts to generate multi-ethnic affiliations among the youth in the ethnically mixed Bosnian city of Brcko.

Atlas Network (08/08/2014) reports on the results on an annual student essay competition inviting students from the former ethnic republics to reflect on what defines their identities and how those definitions evolve.

Cihan.com (08/08/2014) reports on Erdoğan’s remarks regarding ethnic identity that have provoked a strong negative reaction in Turkey.

The Economist (09/08/2014) reports on renewed violence and tightened security measures as part of the authorities’ declared ‘war on terrorism’ in Xinjang.

VietnamNet Bridge (09/08/2014) features a report on some of the key particularities of the indigenous culture of the Lu ethnic people in Vietnam.

News compiled by Anastasia Voronkova

If you would like to write a response to any of these news stories, please email us at sen@lse.ac.uk.