Panel Sessions 2023

Southeast Asia has always been characterized by fluidity and flux — from the winding water bodies that form the life-blood of the region, to the shifting geopolitical boundaries that have been shaped by forces as diverse as patron-client politics and colonialism. This near-constant ebbs and flows manifests itself in Southeast Asia that have existed across time, each defined by the unique perspectives of those in power. Each panel engaged with different iteration of Southeast Asia, with the ultimate aim of appreciating the region in all its possibilities, and envisioning a new Southeast Asia for all.