Media

Manila’s VFA Termination: A Win for China and Russia

 

Manila’s decision to withdraw from the 1998 Visiting Forces Agreement with the United States will benefit China and Russia. Russia’s attempt to cozy up to the Philippines, however, might not be wholly welcomed by Beijing.

 

 

Le Hong Hiep quoted by The Straits Times: “Coronavirus response a high-wire act of diplomacy, politics for some countries”

 

This article was published by The Straits Times on 14 February 2020. 

Dr Le Hong Hiep is Fellow with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. 

 

 

“特朗普缺席亚细安峰会削弱美国区域战略合作” – An Op-Ed by Tang Siew Mun and Glenn Ong in Lianhe Zaobao

 

This article was first published as ISEAS Perspective 2019/106 “Trump’s Absence at ASEAN Summits Undermines US Regional Strategic Engagement” by Tang Siew Mun and Glenn Ong and translated for publication by Lianhe Zaobao on 17 February 2020. 

Dr Tang Siew Mun and Mr Glenn Ong are respectively Head and Research Officer, ASEAN Studies Centre with the ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. 

 

 

“Umno, PAS, Pakatan Harapan: in Malaysian politics, it’s hard to tell friend from foe” – An Op-Ed by Norshahril Saat in SCMP

 

This article was published by South China Morning Post on 15 February 2020.

Dr Norshahril Saat is Fellow with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. 

 

 

Seminar on “Moving Muslim Mindanao Forward”

 

In this seminar, Congresswoman Amihilda “Ämie” Sangcopan talks about the development of the nascent Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) government in the run-up to the inaugural 2022 elections.

 

 

“US-Philippine alliance facing major stress test” – An Op-Ed by Ian Storey in The Straits Times

 

This article was first published by The Straits Times on 14 February 2020.

Dr Ian Storey is Senior Fellow with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. 

 

 

Malcolm Cook quoted by Wall Street Journal: “Philippines Moves to Shut Major Broadcaster, Drawing Protests”

 

This article was published by Wall Street Journal on 11 February 2020.

Dr Malcolm Cook is Visiting Senior Fellow with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. 

 

 

Malcolm Cook quoted by Bloomberg: “U.S. Says Duterte’s Move to Scrap Defense Pact is ‘Unfortunate’”

 

This article was published by Bloomberg on 11 February 2020. 

Dr Malcolm Cook is Visiting Senior Fellow with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. 

 

 

ISEAS in the News: “Ancient pedestal unearthed at Prasat Tonle Snguot temple”

 

This article was published by Khmer Times on 11 February 2020.

 

 

“Beware China’s ‘Barbarian Handlers’” – An Op-Ed by William Choong in The Diplomat

 

This article was first published by The Diplomat on 11 February 2020.

Dr William Choong is Senior Fellow with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.