Elliott Prasse-Freeman

Guest Elliott Prasse-Freeman discusses grassroots activism and state violence in Myanmar post-2021 coup. Topics include resistance, creative protests, political cartoons, Rohingya genocide, and biopolitics. A comprehensive look at Myanmar's political and social dynamics during a revolutionary period.

Elliott Prasse-Freeman, an Assistant Professor at the National University of Singapore and author of "Rights Refused," delves into the aftermath of the 2021 military coup in Myanmar. He shares insights from his extensive fieldwork with activists and discusses the evolution of grassroots movements amidst state violence. The podcast highlights the transformative power of political cartoons as a form of activism. It also addresses the complex interplay of identity, biopolitics, and human rights, particularly in relation to the Rohingya crisis.