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Symposium on “The Future of Indonesian Politics: Analyzing the Outcomes and Implications of the 2019 Elections”

 

This interactive two-day Symposium brought together experts to discuss topics ranging from the state of democracy, ethnic and religious fault lines, the role of Islam, to the future of Indonesian politics.

 

 

Leo Suryadinata interviewed by Lianhe Zaobao: “早报讲堂开讲嘉宾廖建裕教授专访:认识东南亚很重要”

 

This article was published by Lianhe Zaobao on 28 July 2019.

Dr Leo Suryadinata is Visiting Senior Fellow with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute (ISEAS).  ISEAS is a supporting partner of this Lianhe Zaobao lecture series on Understanding Southeast Asia. 

 

 

Michael Flecker quoted by The Straits Times: “Battles, trade in waters off 17th century Singapore”

 

This article was published by The Straits Times on 25 July 2019. 

Dr Michael Flecker is Visiting Fellow with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. 

 

 

Malcolm Cook quoted by Interaksyon: “SONA 2019 in brief: ‘Mayor’ Duterte on cutoffs for shops, clubs, karaoke”

 

This article was published by Interaksyon on 23 July 2019. 

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

 

 

ISEAS in the News: “The East-West Center Releases Newest Edition of ASEAN Matters for America/America Matters for ASEAN Publication”

 

The East-West Center (EWC), in collaboration with the US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC) and the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, released the 4th edition of the ASEAN Matters for America/America Matters for ASEAN publication on 23 July 2019.

 

 

Tin Maung Maung Than quoted by The Irrawaddy: “US Visa Ban Unlikely to See Military Change Course”

 

This article was published by The Irrawaddy on 23 July 2019.

Dr Tin Maung Maung Than is Associate Fellow with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. 

 

 

“Talking Past One Another in the Thailand’s Policy Debate” by Termsak Chalermpalanupap

 

2019/64, 25 July 2019

On 25 July, Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-ocha presented to the Thai parliament his 35-page policy document, covering 12 priority areas and addressing 12 urgent issues.

 

 

“Beijing’s South China Sea stance is driving Vietnam into America’s arms” – An Op-Ed by Le Hong Hiep in SCMP

 

This article was published by South China Morning Post on 25 July 2019.

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

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Seminar on “Synopsis: The Chinese in post-General Election 14 Malaysia”

 

In this seminar, Dr Lee Kam Hing spoke about his thoughts on the General Election (GE) 14 and explained the changes since the election.

 

 

“Philippine Federalism: SONA Silence” by Malcolm Cook

 

2019/63, 24 July 2019

On 22 July, President Duterte gave his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) setting out the agenda for the second half of his single six-year term. Despite the speech running well over time, what was not mentioned may be more important than what was. For the first time, there was no mention of President Duterte’s most fundamental reform agenda, a federal Philippines.