Nusantaria – often referred to as 'Maritime Southeast Asia' – is the world's largest archipelago and has, for centuries, been a vital cultural and trading hub. These have long been primarily the domain of the Austronesian-speaking peoples and their seafaring traditions. The surrounding waters have always been uniquely important as a corridor connecting East Asia to India, the Middle East, Europe and Africa.
Guest:
Philip Bowring (journalist and author)
'Empire of the Winds: The Global Role of Asia’s Great Archipelago' by Philip Bowring is published by Tauris.
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Theme music: Asian Wonders by Butterfly Tea
