Episode notes
In this episode, we examine how stories and narratives can influence global affairs. P.J. Allin explains how China is using narratives to shift the balance of power in Southeast Asia.
P.J. is a research analyst at the Center on Information and Narrative Complexity in the Global Security Initiative and a PhD candidate in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Arizona State University.
Explore her publications:
- “China’s Columbus” Was an Imperialist Too: Contesting the Myth of Zheng He
- China's Double Zigzag Strategy for International Relations
- How China Conducts Influence Operations by Leveraging Culturally Nuanced Narratives in Three Southeast Asian Countries
Learn more about:
- What is Sharp Power?
- China’s claims on the South China Sea: The Nine-Dash-Line
- The Philippines Is Ever More Focused on Taiwan
- The Uphill Battle to Safeguard Rights
- Pentagon abruptly ends all funding for social science research
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Episode credits
Executive produced by Kate Howells
Produced by Alexander Chapin and Pete Zrioka
Hosted by Pete Zrioka
Shot and edited by Alexander Chapin
Original music from Patrick Cheung
Art by Andy Keena and Sophia Franz
Social media management by Lauren Hebing and Kyler Litson
Keyword research by Aditi Patel
Disclosure:
Opinions expressed on this show reflect the views of the individuals only, not the policy or opinion of Arizona State University.