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Asia Behind the News was a public affairs programme produced by the Research School of Pacific Studies, Australian National University at the Instructional Resources Unit.
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ANU Archive Item Open Access Asia Behind the News: W Pearson, T Reid, B Lal, D Marr, M Caldwell, B J TerwialSpeaker: Walter Pearson; Speaker: Tony Reid; Speaker: Brij Lal; Speaker: David Marr; Speaker: Malcom Caldwell; Speaker: B. J. TerwialSide 1) Walter Pearson, Tony Reid, Brij Lal and B J Terwial. Fiji Elections, Villagers in Thailand. No date (unknown programme number). Side 2) David Marr, Malcom Caldwell. American Presence in Southeast Asia. No date (unknown programme number).ANU Archive Item Open Access Asia Behind the News: A Lucas, A Reid, B O'Doper, F Frost, D MarrSpeaker: Anton E. Lucas; Speaker: Anthony Reid; Speaker: B. O'Doper; Speaker: Frank Frost; Speaker: David MarrSide 1) Anton E Lucas, Anthony Reid. Political prisoners in Indonesia and demonstrations in Malaysia. Recorded: 16.11.1977 (Programme 15). Side 2) B O'Doper, Frank Frost, David Marr. A history and description of ASEAN, together with some discussion of its relations with Australia and Indochina. Recorded: 23.11.1977 (final edition for 1977).ANU Archive Item Open Access Asia Behind the News: R Lohia, J Waiko, R Curtin, J Girling, G WijeyewardeneSpeaker: Renagi Lohia; Speaker: John Waiko; Speaker: R. Curtin; Speaker: John Girling; Speaker: G. WijeyewardeneSide 1) Renagi Lohia, John Waiko, R. Curtin. Australian spying in Papua New Guinea. The three speakers respond to allegations of spying activities at the University of Papua New Guinea. Recorded: 26.10.1977 (Programme 13). Side 2) John Girling, G Wijeyewardene. Commentary on contemporary Thailand and the unstable political position since the October coup, including consideration of typical social institutions. Recorded: 02.11.1977 (Programme 14).ANU Archive Item Open Access Asia Behind the News: B O'Duper, H Nelson, T VoutasSpeaker: Brendon O'Duper; Speaker: Hank Nelson; Speaker: Tony VoutasBrendon O'Duper, Hank Nelson, Tony Voutas. A look at Paul Hasluck's book A Time for Building (PNG) including a discussion of Hasluck's approach to bringing Papua New Guinea to independence. Recorded: 12.10.1977 (Programme 12).ANU Archive Item Open Access Asia Behind the News: A Stockwin, A McCoySpeaker: Arthur Stockwin; Speaker: A. McCoya) Arthur Stockwin; b) A McCoy. a) Australia-Japan relations - issues of beef and sugar; b) A discussion of the current situation in the Philippines (Republic). Recorded: 05.10.1977 (unknown programme number).ANU Archive Item Open Access Asia Behind the News: M Caldwell, D MarrSpeaker: Malcom Caldwell; Speaker: David MarrMalcom Caldwell, David Marr. Malcom Caldwell describes U.S. interests and activities in Southeast Asia, the broadening of ASEAN from a purely economic body and Japanese economic interests in the region. Recorded: 29.09.1977 (Programme 11).ANU Archive Item Open Access Asia Behind the News: R Jeffery, M Ayoob, W Pearson, D Marr, I MatthewsSpeaker: Robyn Jeffery; Speaker: Mohammed Ayoob; Speaker: Walter Pearson; Speaker: David Marr; Speaker: Ian MatthewsSide 1) Robyn Jeffery, Mohammed Ayoob. Events in Pakistan and India and prospects for President Bhutto and Mrs. Gandhi. Recorded: 07.09.1977 (Programme 9). Side 2) Walter Pearson, Royn Jeffery, David Marr, Ian Matthews. Treatment of Asian affairs in Australian newspapers with the editor of the Canberra times (Ian Mathews). Recorded: 17.09.1977 (Programme 10).ANU Archive Item Open Access Asia Behind the News: H Nelson, J Ballard, T Voutas, D MarrSpeaker: Hank Nelson; Speaker: J. Ballard; Speaker: Tony Voutas; Speaker: David Marra) Hank Nelson, J Ballard, Tony Voutas; b) David Marr. a) Elections in Papua New Guinea; b) Vietnam, Cambodia border relations and conflict. Recorded: 17.08.77 (Programme 8).ANU Archive Item Open Access Asia Behind the News: J GirlingSpeaker: John GirlingJohn Girling. On Going: Continuation on Thailand. J. Girling, just returned from Thailand, describes politics in that country, suggesting that the October coup has polarised various groups. Recorded: 10.08.1977 (Programme 7).ANU Archive Item Open Access Asia Behind the News: B O'Dwyer, P Ungphakorn, P Rosendale, P McCawleySpeaker: Brendan O'Dwyer; Speaker: Puey Ungphakorn; Speaker: Phyllis Rosendale; Speaker: Peter McCawleySide 1) Brendan O'Dwyer, Puey Ungphakorn. Coup in Thailand. Rector of Thammasat University at the time of the October 6th Coup describes the background to the coup and the role of his University as advocate of democracy in Thailand. Recorded: 01.08.1977 (Programme 6). Side 2) Phyllis Rosendale, Peter McCawley. Trade relationships between Australia and ASEAN countries, exploring the effects of Australia's protectionist tendencies. Recorded: 27.07.1977 (Programme 5).ANU Archive Item Open Access Asia Behind the News: W Pearson, D Marr, I WilsonSpeaker: Walter Pearson; Speaker: David Marr; Speaker: Ian WilsonWalter Pearson, David Marr, Ian Wilson. Discussion of ASEAN and its role in Southeast Asia, especially with the newly liberated nations of Indochina. Recorded: 07.07.1977 (Programme 4).ANU Archive Item Open Access Asia Behind the News: R Jeffery, D Chakrabarty, A MajorSpeaker: Robin Jeffery; Speaker: Dipesh Chakrabarty; Speaker: A. MajorRobin Jeffery, Dipesh Chakrabarty, A Major. Indian Politics: History and the roles of the communists in West Bengal politics, particularly the CPM. Recorded: 27.06.1977 (Programme 3).ANU Archive Item Open Access Asia Behind the News: J Fincher, I Wilson, Brendan O'DwyerSpeaker: John Fincher; Speaker: Ian Wilson; Speaker: Brendan O'DwyerJohn Fincher, Ian Wilson, Brendan O'Dwyer. A discussion of the changes that have taken place between China and Australia since 1964: changes in Australia's attitude to China and relations between the two countries. Recorded: 22.06.1977 (Programme 2).ANU Archive Item Open Access Asia Behind the News: W Pearson, A Ricks, P McCawley, B O'Neill, A Reid, T VootasSpeaker: Walter Pearson; Speaker: Allan Ricks; Speaker: Peter McCawley; Speaker: Bob O'Neill; Speaker: Anthony Reid; Speaker: Tony VootasSide 1) Walter Pearson, Allan Ricks and Peter McCawley. Japan and its relations with Southeast Asian countries, in particular ASEAN countries. Recorded: 24.08.1977. Broadcast: 25.08.1977 (unknown programme number). Side 2) Walter Pearson, Bob O'Neill, Anthony Reid, Tony Vootas. A discussion of recent events on the Irian-Jaya border and of relations between Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. Australia's role in the situation is considered briefly. Recorded: 15.06.1977. Broadcast: 16.06.1977 (Programme 1).