ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute (ISEAS)

Call for Participation! The ASEAN Studies Centre at ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute is pleased to invite you to participate in the annual 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮: 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆. Now in its seventh iteration, the Survey seeks to understand the perceptions of Southeast Asians on regional affairs, ASEAN’s engagements with its Dialogue Partners, and issues affecting ASEAN. Available in English, Bahasa Indonesia, Burmese, Khmer, Thai, and Vietnamese, the survey will take about 30 minutes to complete. Individual responses are anonymous and will not be made public, shared with other parties, or used in any identifiable manner. To participate, visit https://lnkd.in/g65z6ZAc by 15 February 2025 Feel free to share the link with other Southeast Asians eager to share their views on the state of regional affairs! #ASEAN #StateOfSoutheastAsia2025 #SSEA #SSEA2025 #southeastasia #geopolitics The ASEAN Secretariat

Upcoming next week - Our speakers will explore the relationship between #Islam and national identity in #Indonesia, #Malaysia, and #Singapore, and also examine the key issues shaping the recent national budget of the #Philippine government. Details at https://lnkd.in/gXFrUCFQ #Philippines

Fulcrum Commentary by A'an Suryana, Ph.D. - Indonesia’s national mosque in Jakarta has a storied past and stands as a beacon of tolerance and understanding. Can the new national mosque to be, still under construction in Nusantara, be an adequate replacement? https://lnkd.in/g2XnTBAN #Indonesia #Islam

#ICYMI Happening next Monday - Envisioning a Low-Carbon Future: Sarawak’s Journey towards Sustainable Development Sign up here - https://lnkd.in/g5f5BcSR #Sarawak #sustainable #renewableenergy #decarbonisation #malaysia

Happening now - Pleased to have Prof Suthikarn Meechan and Prof Viengrat Nethipo with us this morning to examine #Thailand’s local elections, using the last provincial administrative organisation elections as a case study. Prof Suthikarn and Prof Viengrat deep dived into the influences of political dynasties, money politics, and local networks while assessing the changing dynamics between national and local parties and politicians on traditionally localised elections. They also explore the broader implications for national politics and emerging trends leading up to the 2027 general election, followed by a Q&A session with the online audience. The webinar, titled "The Politics of Local Elections in Thailand: Change, Continuity and the Struggle for Political Dominance", is moderated by Dr Napon Jatusripitak and organised by Thailand Studies Programme.

Fulcrum Commentary by 石有为 - Chinese electric vehicle (EV) firms have made inroads into the Southeast Asian market. But they cannot take their current position for granted. https://lnkd.in/gfqTusNy #China #Southeastasia #EV #Economy

Happening now - Pleased to have Mr John Lee and Dr Xue GONG with us this afternoon to examine the outlook for #US-#China technology competition and its implications for #SoutheastAsia. Mr Lee and Dr Gong discuss US latest trade policies vis-à-vis China companies and the impact on global supply chains, focusing primarily on the #EV and #biopharmaceutical industries, while analysing the consequences on these industries in Southeast Asian countries and the subsequent product exports to US. The seminar, titled "Trump 2.0: Outlook for US-China Technology Competition and Implications for Southeast Asia", is moderated by Ms Lee Sue-Ann and organised by Regional Strategic and Political Studies Programme.

#ICYMI Happening Tomorrow - The Politics of Local Elections in Thailand: Change, Continuity and the Struggle for Political Dominance Sign up here - https://lnkd.in/gMduVXTK #thailand Suthikarn Meechan

Fulcrum Commentary by Maria Monica Wihardja and Arianto Patunru - President Prabowo’s universal free school lunch programme is well-intentioned, but it would be more effective if done in coordination with other complementary programmes. https://lnkd.in/gdk595Qp #Indonesia #Politics

ISEAS Perspective by Christophe Dorigné-Thomson and Joanne Lin - ASEAN-Africa relations are taking on greater significance, driven by the need to navigate the challenges and opportunities of an increasingly complex global landscape. https://lnkd.in/gVeifzTS #ASEAN #Africa #ASEANAfrica #SoutheastAsia #SouthSouthCooperation ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute (ISEAS)