ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute @ISEAS
The ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute is dedicated to the study of social, political and economic trends in Southeast Asia. iseas.edu.sg Singapore Joined February 2010-
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By Sharifah Afra Alatas - What began as a celebration of local and cultural diversity nine years ago in Malaysia’s Klang Valley has been marred by online detractors who may reflect a sharpening of ideological and political attitudes in the country. fulcrum.sg/pride-and-onli…
Fulcrum Commentary by Natchapat Amorngul and Suthikarn Meechan - The new Thai Cabinet does not mark a political transformation. Rather, it is a managed bargain that safeguards the conservative order. #Thailand fulcrum.sg/anutins-hybrid…
#ICYMI Happening tomorrow: The Role of Media, Disinformation and Political Propaganda in Indonesia’s 2024 Presidential Election and Singapore’s 2025 General Election Sign up here - iseas.edu.sg/mec-events/the… #Thailand #Cambodia
Fulcrum Commentary by Kristina Fong Siew Leng - To achieve the grand goal of regional digital integration, ASEAN would need to up the level of digital literacy among its citizens. #DEFA fulcrum.sg/digital-litera…
Upcoming next week – Events on the #Thailand–#Cambodia conflict, the role of media in the #Indonesia and #Singapore elections, and the global impacts of the #Russia–#Ukraine war. Sign up here - Full details at iseas.edu.sg/events/upcomin… #Geopolitics
Fulcrum Commentary by Francis E. Hutchinson and Isabelle Chua - The Malaysian King’s visit to Russia makes sense through the lenses of military procurement, foreign policy, and domestic sentiments. fulcrum.sg/malaysias-roya…
ASEANFocus@Fulcrum - @denishew analyses the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Strategic Plan 2026-2030, focusing on its ambitious goals and how they can be expanded, while highlighting concerns over its actionability and the broader implications on ASEAN. fulcrum.sg/aseanfocus/ope…
Fulcrum Commentary by Vilashini Somiah - The “Justice for Zara” protests in Sabah’s east coast reflect resentment against the state’s marginalisation and the concentration of power in the hands of federal and Sabahan elites. #Malaysia fulcrum.sg/no-justice-no-…
Fulcrum Commentary by @IanJStorey - Given its ageing fleet of fighter jets, #Malaysia needs to get a plane soon. But its choices are limited. fulcrum.sg/malaysias-fift…
Fulcrum Commentary by @MohdFaizalMusa1 - The new mufti has enjoyed support but is under considerable scrutiny. His position on key matters bodes well for a moderate and inclusive administration of this office. #malaysia fulcrum.sg/the-newly-appo…
2025/72 “Middle Powers in an Era of Transactional Realpolitik: The Australian Case” by Nick Bisley (@NickBisley): iseas.edu.sg/articles-comme… #Australia #US #AustraliaUS #AustraliaASEAN #SoutheastAsia @ISEAS
Fulcrum Commentary by @DienLuong85 - Hanoi’s efforts to enlist social media influencers to spread positive narratives risk hurting their credibility, encountering platform pushback, and ultimately backfiring at home and abroad. #Vietnam fulcrum.sg/vietnams-quest…
#ICYMI Happening tomorrow: Developing Low-Carbon Industrial Hubs in Southeast Asia: Insights from Malaysia and Indonesia Sign up here - iseas.edu.sg/mec-events/dev… #Malaysia #Indonesia #carbonfootprint #carbonreduction
Fulcrum Commentary by @JaredBissinger - Shielded by ultra-low wages and duty-free access to the EU market, #Myanmar’s garment industry may be able to weather President Trump’s steep “reciprocal” tariffs. #Economy fulcrum.sg/for-myanmars-g…
Join our Visiting Senior Fellows, Dr Max Lane & Dr Yanuar Nugroho to discuss President #Prabowo Subianto’s first year in office, examining his government’s policy implementation, governance challenges, and more. iseas.edu.sg/mec-events/ind… #Indonesia
By Firda Amalia Putri and @ihsadiya - Violence is a persistent problem in the Indonesian police force. Recent brutalities against peaceful demonstrators underscore the imperative of reform to enhance accountability and restore public trust. fulcrum.sg/how-police-bru…
ISEAS Perspective 2025/71 “The 2025 PKR Party Election: Feuding, Factionalism and the Future of the People’s Justice Party” by Tricia Yeoh (@TriciaYeoh): iseas.edu.sg/articles-comme… #Malaysia #MalaysiaPolitics #PKR @ISEAS
By @nuurrianti - TikTok Live’s anticipatory suspension during nationwide protests in #Indonesia last month shows the influence of Jakarta’s interventionist digital governance. Such suspensions hurt small businesses and can fuel misinformation. fulcrum.sg/when-tiktok-li…
#ICYMI Happening tomorrow: The Price of Friendship: Trump’s Tariffs and the Philippine Economy Sign up here - iseas.edu.sg/mec-events/the… @jcpunongbayan

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