Fulcrum editor Dr Lee Hwok Aun and Dr Francis Hutchinson, both Senior Fellows at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute, speak with Khairy Jamaluddin on a broad range of Malaysian political and policy issues. Six months after the 15th general election, UMNO, Prime Minister Anwar, and the unity government are each facing distinct challenges that will test their ability to reform, govern, contest state elections, and sustain the ruling coalition. Khairy is a Visiting Senior Fellow at ISEAS, and was three-time member of Malaysia’s parliament representing Rembau. He has served as Minister of Youth and Sports; Science, Technology and Innovation; and Health.
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Indonesia’s Democracy after 25 Years of Reformasi: Rights, Wrongs, and Reflections
In this podcast, Fulcrum editor Julia Lau discusses the direction of Indonesian democracy with Dr Deasy Simandjuntak and Mr Made Supriatma, 25 years after the momentous fall of Suharto. Rights, wrongs and reflections: which way forward for Indonesia with the 2024 elections?
Ukraine and Southeast Asia: Implications One Year On
In this episode of Dialogues at Fulcrum, Dr William Choong, Managing Editor of Fulcrum, talks to Ambassador Kateryna Zelenko and Prof C. Raja Mohan about the implications of the war against Ukraine on Southeast Asia. Ambassador Zelenko is the Ukrainian ambassador to Singapore and long-serving diplomat with her country’s Foreign Ministry. Prof Mohan is a Senior Fellow at the Asia Society Policy Institute in New Delhi, a contributing editor on International affairs at the Indian Express and a visiting professor at the Institute of South Asian Studies at the National University of Singapore.
What to Expect from the Vietnam–South Korea Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
Vietnam and South Korea have the potential strengthen their bilateral ties following the signing of a comprehensive strategic partnership in December 2022. The two countries should join hands to forge multilateralism in the Indo-Pacific, develop resilient supply chains for their key industries and boost arms transfer and naval cooperation.
Resistance Forces in Myanmar: Changing the State of Play with Weaponised Drones
The use of weaponised drones by Myanmar’s resistance forces is giving them an edge over junta forces.
Towards Resilient Agricultural Value Chains in the Mekong
The development of the agricultural sector in the Greater Mekong Subregion will play an important role in inclusive growth and social upliftment.
Why Did the Mayor of Medan Make Anti-LGBT Statements?
Joko Widodo’s son-in-law, Medan mayor Bobby Nasution, kicked off 2023 with a controversial remark which might prove to be more bane than boon for the aspiring rookie politician.
Reflections on ASEAN’s Special Envoys’ Efforts in Myanmar
Kasit Piromya shares reflections on efforts made by ASEAN’s special envoys to Myanmar.
Why is Timor-Leste Important for ASEAN?
João da Cruz Cardoso emphasises the strategic importance of Timor-Leste’s accession to ASEAN.
Has ASEAN Lost It?
Bilahari Kausikan exposes compounded global and internal crises that could make ASEAN irrelevant should it fail to act pragmatically.