In this hybrid seminar, Dr Paul Chambers will discuss the challenges facing the Thai military and the implications of military factionalism on Thai politics.

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.Napon Jatusripitak - Pheu Thai Party is seeking to push through its 10k baht digital wallet scheme. If it fails, there would be major ramifications for the party. Yet, even if it succeeds, there is no guarantee that the party will regain its electoral dominance. fulcrum.sg/political-stak…

Join Prof Herman Joseph S. Kraft, Mr Jesse Pascasio and Mr Meneleo Carlos III as they examine the possible contributions of the private sector and commercial firms in improving #Philippine national defense.

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Fulcrum Commentary by Fajar Hidayat - The palm oil industry in Indonesia and Malaysia is seeing serious challenges, in the form of green substitutes and strictures by the EU. fulcrum.sg/indonesia-and-…

Fulcrum Commentary by Mirza Sadaqat Huda - The US-led Minerals Security Partnership is a two-edged sword for Southeast Asia. fulcrum.sg/mineral-securi…

#New from #ISEASPublishing – “Games, Changes and Fears: The Philippines from Duterte to Marcos Jr.” edited by Aries Arugay and Jean Encinas-Franco

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#Read #Philippines Aries Arugay Jean Encinas Franco

Fulcrum Commentary by Le Hong Hiep - With the “resignation” of the chair of Vietnam’s National Assembly, the country is facing a leadership crisis.
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#New in the Trends in Southeast Asia Series from #ISEASPublishing - No. 11/24: Myanmar’s Resistance and the Future of Border Trade: Challenges and Opportunities by Jared Bissinger

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2024/31 “Islamist Figures and Their Limited Role in Indonesia’s 2024 Presidential Election” by A'an Suryana - iseas.edu.sg/articles-comme…
#Indonesia #Islam #Indonesia Politics ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute

Fulcrum Commentary by Eugene R.L. Tan - Japan retains an edge in economic influence in Southeast Asia, but it cannot afford to rest on its laurels. fulcrum.sg/rightsizing-ja…

Upcoming next week – Webinars on Anwar Ibrahim’s government reforms in #Malaysia , and #Thailand and #Vietnam ’s #SME participation in the digital economy.

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The April 2024 issue of Contemporary Southeast Asia is now available! This is a special issue titled “Domestic Determinants of Southeast Asia’s Relations with the United States and China”.

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Indira Zahra Aridati & Julia Lau - Compared to a year ago, Indonesians seem to view ASEAN & Japan more favourably. The Israel-Hamas conflict is a factor for declining trust in other powers, but economics and soft power can also explain fluctuations... fulcrum.sg/state-of-south…

Fulcrum Commentary by Sithu - As the situation in Myanmar approaches a possible climax, one external actor has the chance to act not only to save its national interest but also to influence future outcomes in its chaotic neighbour. #China fulcrum.sg/chinas-engagem…

#ICYMI Happening Tomorrow - Identifying Priority Sectors in the Blue Economy Development in Indonesia

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Do you know? A biographical sketch of Tan Cheng Lock, dated 21 Nov 1947, is part of his private papers collection at #ISEASLibrary . The timeline of his activities from 1947-1949 reflected his deep interests in business & the Malayan Chinese community
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ISEAS Perspective by Kai Ostwald - While often overlooked, electoral boundaries can strongly shape political competition and policy priorities. iseas.edu.sg/articles-comme…
#Malaysia #Malaysia Politics #Malapportionment ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute

By Ngo Di Lan - Beyond the new voluntary guidance for how to regulate artificial intelligence in #ASEAN , the region must take bolder steps in shaping the conversation and action on this new frontier or risk being left out and left behind. #AI fulcrum.sg/beyond-the-gui…

Fulcrum Commentary by Peter Warr - The Thai government wants to inject more economic stimulus to raise the growth rate. It should tackle productivity-raising long-term economic reform. #Thailand fulcrum.sg/thailand-needs…

Fulcrum Commentary by Iim Halimatusa'diyah - #Indonesia has a steep climb towards the recognition that women can play an equal part in the country’s politics, especially as its #youth are not immune to outdated ideas about gender roles. fulcrum.sg/indonesias-you…