Belonging across the Bay of Bengal discusses themes connecting the
regions bordering the Bay of Bengal, mainly covering the period
from the mid-19th through the mid-20th centuries - a crucial period
of transition from colonialism to independence. Focusing on the
notion of 'belonging', the chapters in this collection highlight
themes of ethnicity, religion, culture and the emergence of
nationalist politics and state policies as they relate to the
movement of peoples in the region. While the Indian Ocean has been
of interest to scholars for decades, there has been a notable tilt
towards historicizing the Western half of that space, often
prioritizing Islamic trade as the key connective glue prior to the
rise of Western power and the later emergence of transnational
Indian nationalism. Belonging across the Bay of Bengal enriches
this story by drawing attention to Buddhist and migrant
connectivities, introducing discussions of Lanka, Burma and the
Straits Settlements to establish the historical context of the
current refugee crises playing out in these regions. This is a
timely and innovative volume that offers a fresh approach to Indian
Ocean history, further enriching our understanding of the current
debates over minority rights and refugee problems in the region. It
will be of great significance to all students and scholars of
Indian Ocean studies as well as historians of modern South and
Southeast Asia.
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