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Dr Michael Montesano quoted in The Wall Street Journal: “Thailand’s Former Leaders Raise Pressure on Ruling Junta”

 

Dr Michael Montesano, Visting Fellow, ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute was quoted in The Wall Street Journal’s article titled “Thailand’s Former Leaders Raise Pressure on Ruling Junta”.

The article which first appeared in the print edition of The Wall Street Journal on February 10, 2016 can be viewed here.

 

Ms Sanchita Basu Das wrote in The Business Times: “Sealing the changing perception of US engagement in Asean”

 

Fellow and Lead Researcher (Economics), ASEAN Studies Centre and Coordinator of the Singapore APEC Study Centre, ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, Ms Sanchita Basu Das, wrote an Op-Ed titled “Sealing the changing perception of US engagement in Asean” in Business Times.

The article which first appeared in the print edition of The Business Times on February 12, 2016 can be viewed here.

 

Ms Sanchita Basu Das wrote in The Strait Times: “Restoring investors’ confidence in Asean”

 

Fellow and Lead Researcher (Economics), ASEAN Studies Centre and Coordinator of the Singapore APEC Study Centre, ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, Ms Sanchita Basu Das, wrote an Op-ed titled “Restoring investors’confidence in Asean” in ST’s S.E.A View, a weekly column on South-east Asian affairs.

The article which first appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on February 11, 2016 can be viewed here.

 

Dr Norshahril Saat, ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute Fellow featured in Men With A Mission, a special documentary of Channel NewsAsia

 

ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute Fellow, Dr Norshahril Saat, was featured in the first episode of Channel NewsAsia’s Men With A Mission, which is a documentary the life story of Yusof Ishak. It also showcases his youth, Utusan Melayu years, and life as President. 

The documentary which first appeared on Channel NewsAsia on February 7, 2016 can be viewed here.

 

 

Ms Sanchita Basu Das wrote in East Asia Forum: “Trade agreements are in ASEAN’s best interests”

 

Ms Sanchita Basu Das, Fellow and Lead Researcher (Economics), ASEAN Studies Centre and Coordinator of the Singapore APEC Study Centre, ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, wrote an article titled “Trade agreements are in ASEAN’s best interests” which was featured by East Asia Forum.

The article which first appeared online at East Asia Forum on February 6, 2016 can be viewed here.

 

Dr Ooi Kee Beng quoted in FMT News: “Mukhriz’s removal not undemocratic, say analysts”

 

Dr Ooi Kee Beng, Deputy Director, ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, opined that the removal of Mukhriz Mahathir as Kedah Menteri Besar did not affect the daily lives of Kedahans much and is also not an indication that a new election is in the pipeline. 

The article which first appeared online at FMT News on February 4, 2016 can be viewed here.

 

Mr Joergen Oerstroem Moeller wrote in Eurasia Review: “Wanted: European Grand Strategy For War Against The Islamic State – Analysis”

 

Mr Joergen Oerstroem Moeller, Visiting Senior Fellow, ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, wrote an article titled “Wanted: European Grand Strategy For War Against The Islamic State – Analysis” which was carried by Eurasia Review.

The article which first appeared online at Eurasia Review on February 4, 2016 can be viewed here.

 

Dr Ooi Kee Beng featured in The Edge Malaysia Weekly: “My Say: Unity without solidarity sows disunity”

 

Dr Ooi Kee Beng, Deputy Director ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, wrote an Op-Ed: “My Say: Unity without solidarity sows disunity” which was featured in Forum, The Edge Malaysia Weekly.

The article which first appeared in the print edition of The Edge Malaysia Weekly on January 25-31, 2016 can be viewed here.

 

Former ISEAS Director dies, 94

 

In Memoriam
 
Professor J.D. Legge, Former ISEAS Director (4 August 1969 to 3 August 1970)
   
  Source: ISEAS Library  
     

ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute is saddened to learn news of the passing of Professor John D. Legge (1921 – 2016). From 4 August 1969 to 3 August 1970, he was Director of the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (now known as ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute). As a renowned expert on Indonesian history, he developed ISEAS’ research programme and built up the ISEAS Library’s collection of Indonesian documents.  

ISEAS Library holds a selection of Professor Legge’s written works including: 

  • (2003) Sukarno: A Political Biography. 3rd edition. Singapore: Archipelago Press
  • (2000) Australia: Monash Asia Institute
  • (1999) Australian Outlook: A History of the Australian Institute of International Affairs. Australia: Dept of International Relations, Australian National University.
  • (1997) New Directions in Australian Foreign Policy: Australia and Indonesia, 1945-50. Australia: Centre of Southeast Asian Studies, Monash University.
  • (1988) Intellectuals and Nationalism in Indonesia: a Study of the Following Recruited by Sutan Sjahrir in Occupation Jakarta. USA: Cornell Modern Indonesia Project Publications.

 

Dr Mustafa Izzuddin quoted in The Straits Times: “Spotlight now on Swiss bank caught up in 1MDB saga”

 

ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute Fellow, Dr Mustafa Izzuddin, opined that Singapore will have to handle the issue involving Swiss bank BSI, which recently got caught up in the controversy surrounding Malaysian state investor 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB), with care, given the importance of maintaining good relations with Malaysia. 

The article which first appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on February 4, 2016 can be viewed here.