Economic fallout of Russia’s war on Ukraine, food insecurity in Afghanistan, Bhutan’s Oscar entry, and more.
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In this episode, we look at what Russia's war on Ukraine means for Southasian economies. In Around Southasia in 5 minutes, we talk about the junta's crackdown on the People's Defence Force in Myanmar, food insecurity in Afghanistan, and new regulations on video and streaming services in Bangladesh and Nepal.
Plus in our culture section Bookmarked, we discuss a new Bhutanese film Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom, a collection of films highlighting digital rights, plus our monthly recommendations for reading and watching.