International Institute for Asian Studies

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The International Institute for Asian Studies (IIAS) is a research and exchange platform based in the university city of Leiden, the Netherlands

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IIAS hosts a range of visiting fellows who benefit from one of the world’s largest
concentration of scholars and collections on Asia. IIAS addresses current and long term historical trends through its three research clusters: Global Asia, Asian Cities and Asian Heritages.

IIAS encourages the multi-disciplinary and comparative study of Asia and promotes national and international cooperation, thus linking the expertise of scholars and practitioners. It acts as an interface between academic and non-academic partners including cultural, social and policy organisations.

IIAS offers a unique range of communication instruments enabling it to reach out to thousands of academics and professionals worldwide. The Newsletter enjoys a global audience of 13,000 subscribers. It features research, thematic articles, reviews, photo essays, announcements and institutional news.

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IIAS encourages the multi-disciplinary and comparative study of Asia
and promotes national and international cooperation. It acts as an interface between academic and non-academic partners including cultural, social and policy organisations.