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The ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute is dedicated to the study of social, political and economic trends in Southeast Asia.
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Joined February 2010
#ROF2026 - We are honoured to have many distinguished speakers (@leehsienloong @syerleena @SyedSaddiq) speaking at Regional Outlook Forum 2026. Register - https://t.co/Im2vduhV1i Get your Early Bird Ticket before 16 Nov 2025! #ROF #SoutheastAsia #Geopolitics #Economy #ASEAN
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Join Dr Max Lane, for this webinar to examine the significance of the renewed interest in the works of Pramoedya Ananta Toer, marked by the widespread celebrations on his centenary in 2025, & what it means for #Indonesia’s future. https://t.co/g5xWj7Ba2X
#pramoedya #history
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ISEAS Perspective 2025/90 - “Regional Student Mobility to Malaysia: Contributing Factors, Trends and Issues” by Koh Sin Yee: https://t.co/NFJK9AZ4ZM
#Malaysia #MalaysiaEducation @ISEAS
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Malaysia has emerged as a regional student mobility destination, especially for international students from Southeast, East and South Asia.
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Fulcrum Commentary by @DerekJGrossman - The Trump administration’s recent overtures to Southeast Asia had some silver linings. But Washington risks long-term harm to its regional reputation with its transactionalism.
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The Trump administration’s recent overtures to Southeast Asia had some silver linings. But Washington risks long-term harm to its regional reputation with its transactionalism.
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Fulcrum Commentary by Juthathip Jongwanich - Faced with US tariffs and a resultant import surge into Thailand, the government should seek to effect targeted measures to support the Thai economy.
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Faced with US tariffs and a resultant import surge into Thailand, the government should seek to effect targeted measures to support the Thai economy.
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By Tang Siew Mun - Malaysia’s aspired BRICS membership would bring modest economic benefits but sizable political gains. Anwar should tread prudently and discreetly; pursuing BRICS vigorously could jeopardise Malaysia’s ties with the US and the West.
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Malaysia’s aspired BRICS membership would bring modest economic benefits but sizable political gains. Anwar should tread prudently and discreetly; pursuing BRICS vigorously could jeopardise Malaysi…
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Upcoming next week – Event on the legacy of #Philippines’ national hero José Rizal and how his works influence discussions on regional dynamics today. Full details at https://t.co/Nh1vJ2N3w2
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Fulcrum Commentary by Arnold Puyok - Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (STAR) has withdrawn from Sabah’s ruling coalition. But this is unlikely to cause major political shifts ahead of the 29 November state polls. #Malaysia
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Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (STAR) has withdrawn from Sabah’s ruling coalition. But this is unlikely to cause major political shifts ahead of the 29 November state polls.
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ISEAS Perspective 2025/89: “Islamic Soft Power: Malaysia Well-Positioned to Consolidate its Global Leadership on Halal Branding and Governance” by Syaza Shukri - https://t.co/sHSl07nunX
#Malaysia #Halal
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Malaysia has successfully transformed halal governance from religious compliance into a strategic tool of soft power. Through
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ASEANFocus@Fulcrum - Lee Jaehyon (@jbintang) and Ko Youngkyung elaborate how Korea’s new #ASEAN policy under President Lee Jae-myung emphasises pragmatic, and mutually beneficial cooperation across security, economic, and people-to-people domains.
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Lee Jaehyon and Ko Youngkyung elaborate how Korea’s new ASEAN policy under President Lee Jae-myung emphasises pragmatic, and mutually beneficial cooperation across security, economic, and people-to…
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New #BookReview for 𝗣𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻'𝘀 𝗥𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮 𝗯𝘆 𝗜𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘆 🔗 https://t.co/z9NXiXKyvv For more info, visit #ISEASBookshop at https://t.co/6UjXrBwSjI
#ISEASPublishing #ISEAS #Putin #Russia #SoutheastAsia #internationalrelations
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Fulcrum Commentary by Le Hong Hiep (@lhhiep) - Vietnam’s uppermost echelon of political leadership is likely to remain structurally unchanged for various reasons.
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Vietnam’s uppermost echelon of political leadership is likely to remain structurally unchanged for various reasons.
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#ICYMI Happening tomorrow - Myanmar’s 2025 Election: Who are the Actors? https://t.co/NhQUWTefTK
#Myanmar #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
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Fulcrum Commentary by Tuan Ho (@hoquoctuan83) - Vietnam wants to stabilise the exchange rate amid devaluation pressure, while keeping interest rates low for economic growth. The country should be clear and prudent in balancing growth and macro stability.
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Vietnam wants to stabilise the exchange rate amid devaluation pressure, while keeping interest rates low for economic growth. The country should be clear and prudent in balancing growth and macro s…
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We are honoured to have Mr Lee Hsien Loong (@LeeHsienLoong), Senior Minister of Republic of Singapore, as the GOH at #ROF2026. Last chance to get the early bird tickets at https://t.co/aJZ2TEbET8, before it ends on 16 Nov 2025! #ROF #SoutheastAsia #Geopolitics #Economy #ASEAN
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Fulcrum Commentary by Surachanee Sriyai - In seeking to shape the public information space, some governments have resorted to digital repression. But these instruments come with the danger of overreach. #Censorship #digitalmedia
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In seeking to shape the public information space, some governments have resorted to digital repression. But these instruments come with the danger of overreach.
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#BookReview 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗻𝗮𝗺 𝗯𝘆 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗮 𝗟. 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘀 https://t.co/LFuj7J26jT More info on book https://t.co/1ulJbRrF4M
#ISEASPublishing #Sustainability #Vietnam #SoutheastAsia #development #read
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ISEAS Perspective 2025/88 “ASEAN’S Evolving Climate Governance Framework” by Sharon Seah, Melinda Martinus, and Qiu Jiahui. To read, please click this link: https://t.co/qJafC8eQ2c
#ASEAN #ClimateChange #ParisAgreement @ISEAS
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ASEAN’s climate governance architecture has evolved to match the urgency to align regional ambition with Paris Agreement goals, with growing recognition that regional coordination, through shared...
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Fulcrum Commentary by Eugene Mark and Panarat Anamwathana - The most vulnerable children and youth in #Thailand need grownups and the government to act fast and firmly, before more young lives are lost.
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The most vulnerable children and youth in Thailand need grownups and the government to act fast and firmly, before more young lives are lost.
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Fulcrum Commentary by @jayantmenon - Amid the gloom brought about by the US’ reciprocal tariffs, there appears to be a glimmer of hope for Asian exporters. #Southeastasia #Trade
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Amid the gloom brought about by the US’ reciprocal tariffs, there appears to be a glimmer of hope for Asian exporters.
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ISEAS Perspective 2025/87 “An Overview of Thai-US Relations in 2025” by Paul Chambers: https://t.co/eJwrnb0TkD
#Thailand #ThailandUnitedStates #ThaiCambodia #ThailandPolitics @ISEAS
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The transactional nature of President Donald Trump’s assertive foreign policy strategy of “America First”, combined with Thailand’s own “hedging” strategy and post-2023 increased tilt toward China,...
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