International Workshop on "Colonialism and Nationalism in Southeast Asia

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The International Workshop on
“Colonialism and Nationalism in Southeast Asia”
Organized by
Institute of Asian Studies
in cooperation with
Centre for European Studies, Chula Global Network,
and Southeast Asian Studies Program, Chulalongkorn University
Friday 4th February, 2011
105 conference room, Maha Chulalongkorn building,
Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
Rationale
Southeast Asia today becomes a dynamic region and is playing an important role
in the world. Therefore, the study on Southeast Asia, which is proven as a diversified and
special historical and cultural entity and a strategic region, has been attracting the
attention of many researchers in the world and in Southeast Asia itself. In fact, the
number of Southeast Asian studies research centers and researchers has increased rapidly,
especially in countries like the USA, Japan, China, Australia, Russia, Germany, Belgium,
the Netherlands, Canada, etc. The results of researches, teaching and training on
Southeast Asia not only enrich the knowledge about this region but also provide with
theoretical and practical basis for economic, political and diplomatic purposes of different
nations. As a result, Southeast Asian Studies has been developed strongly and becomes
one of the most attractive area studies in the world and in Southeast Asia.
However, as recently appeared in other regions, Southeast Asia is undergoing
critical changes at regional and country due to global integration. Therefore, Institute of
Asian studies (IAS) and Centre for European Studies, Chulalongkorn University jointly
propose an international workshop on colonialism and nationalism in Southeast Asia.
Colonialism and nationalism is still important framework to understand the formation of
modern nations and national identities in Southeast Asia. The intention of the workshop
is to gain a better understanding of the past and to highlight the importance of the past
and its impacts on the present and the future of Southeast Asia, as a region, and Southeast
Asian Studies.
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Objective
1. To serve as an arena for specialists, academics, students and those interested in
Southeast Asian Studies to present their research work on the aspects of
colonialism and nationalism in Southeast Asia and exchange their research
findings with each other.
2. To serve as a meeting ground for participants from Thailand, Southeast Asia and
other parts of the world to create and strengthen collaboration, at national and
international levels, in their studies and research on Southeast Asian Studies.
Expected outcome
This workshop will provide scholars in the region and in the world with an
opportunity to meet and discuss issues related to colonialism and nationalism in
Southeast Asia. Selected papers from the workshop will be published in the proceeding
afterward.
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The International Workshop on
“Colonialism and Nationalism in Southeast Asia”
Organized by
Institute of Asian Studies
in cooperation with
Centre for European Studies, Chula Global Network,
and Southeast Asian Studies Program, Chulalongkorn University
Friday 4th February, 2011
105 conference room, Maha Chulalongkorn building,
Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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8.00 - 8.45: Registration
8.45 - 9.00: Welcome speech by Associate Prof. Dr. Suthiphand Chirathivat
Director of Chula Global Network
9.00 - 9.30: Keynote speech on “Colonialism in Southeast Asia”
by Asst.Prof. Dr. Charit Tingsabadh
Director of the Centre of European Studies
9.30 - 10.15: “The Indian National Army (1942-45) and Its Impact on
Independence and Postcolonialism in India and Malaya (with
particular reference to the Rani of Jhansi Regiment)”
by Dr. Tobias Rettig
School of Social Sciences, Singapore Management University
Discussant by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Withaya Sucharithanarugse
Southeast Asian Studies Program, Chulalongkorn University
Master of Ceremonies by Major Dr. Ra-Shane Meesri
10.15 - 10.30: Coffee break
10.30 - 11.15: “The Nationalism in Laos during: The United States Secret
War in Laos in Association with Thailand (1960-1974)”
by Alomlangsy Rajvong
Southeast Asian Studies Program, Chulalongkorn University
Discussant by Asst.Prof.Dr. Theera Nuchpiam
11.15 - 12.00: “The Colonial Legacy and the Effects of Early Nationalism in
Creating the Union of Burma”
by Samara Yawnghwe
Southeast Asian Studies Program, Chulalongkorn University
Discussant by Mr. U Aung
Moderator by Asst.Prof. Dr. Montira Rato
12.00 - 13.00: Lunch
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13.00 - 13.45: “Nationalism and the French Colonization in Indochina: The
Japanese Intervention and Modern Nationalist Movements in
Cambodia, 1941-45”
by Theara Thun
Southeast Asian Studies Program, Chulalongkorn University
Discussant by Prof. Henri Locard,
Royal University of Phnom Penh
13.45 - 14.30: “Vietnamese Nationalist Movement 1946 – 1954”
by Le Thi Dieu Ninh
Southeast Asian Studies Program, Chulalongkorn University
Discussant by Asst.Prof. Dr. Tobias Rettig,
School of Social Sciences, Singapore Management University
14.30 - 15.00: “The Challenges of Southeast Asian Studies Today”
Associate Prof. Dr. Sunait Chutintaranond
Director, Institute of Asian Studies, Chulalongkorn University
Moderator by Assoc.Prof. Dr. Withaya Sucharithanarugse
15.00 - 15.15: Coffee break
15.15 – 16.00 Wrap up session
by Asst.Prof. Dr. Chanetwallop Khumthong
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