ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute

The State of Southeast Asia 2026 Survey Report is now out! #SSEA2026 gauges the views and perceptions of Southeast Asians on geopolitical developments affecting the region. #SSEA Download it now: iseas.edu.sg/category/centr…

Fulcrum Commentary by Bao Tan-Hoang Nguyen - How can Vietnam design a successful system to combat flooding? fulcrum.sg/why-vietnam-ne…

ISEAS Perspective by Paul Teng & Elyssa Ludher - Southeast Asia’s agrifood systems are under increasing pressure from soil degradation, biodiversity loss, water pollution, climate change, all of which threaten long-term food security. iseas.edu.sg/articles-comme…

Fulcrum Commentary by Ary Hermawan - Jaringan Islam Liberal’s absence of a clear ideological stance is diminishing the movement’s relevance for liberal Indonesians, even as JIL figures remain prominent. fulcrum.sg/25-years-on-va…

#ICYMI Happening tomorrow - Prognosticating the Philippine Health Care System: Policy Challenges and Reforms Sign up here - iseas.edu.sg/mec-events/pro… #Philippines #healthcare

Fulcrum Commentary by Joanne Lin - The ASEAN-Russia summit does not mean that Southeast Asia is drifting into Russia’s camp. Its significance lies in the grouping’s desire to preserve room for manoeuvre. fulcrum.sg/russias-place-…

Fulcrum Commentary by Francis E. Hutchinson - The two key parties in the Perikatan Nasional coalition have parted ways. Bereft of resources, this consigns Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia to the skid row of Malaysian politics. fulcrum.sg/perikatan-nasi…

#ICYMI Happening tomorrow - Madani Economic Policy: Anwar’s Imprint on Malaysia’s Future Sign up here: iseas.edu.sg/mec-events/mad… @JamesJSChai

Fulcrum Commentary by Tham Siew Yean - Malaysia should take decisive action in response to the US’ tariff threat for failing to prohibit imports made with forced labour. Eliminating such imports is in everyone’s best interest. fulcrum.sg/malaysia-shoul…

Upcoming next week - Events on #Malaysia's Madani economic policy, the #Philippine healthcare system and #energycrisis in #SoutheastAsia. Full details at iseas.edu.sg/events/upcomin… #Indonesia

This webinar, the 1st in a series jointly organised by ISEAS & NDC Partnership to discuss the #NDC 3.0 targets & regional climate cooperation of #ASEAN member countries, will focus on the latest NDCs submitted by #Indonesia, #Malaysia, & #Singapore. iseas.edu.sg/mec-events/und…

Fulcrum Commentary by Ooi Kok Hin - A storm in a teacup is brewing over the issue of Malaysia’s Chinese schools, not helped by the government’s mixed signals. fulcrum.sg/minority-educa…

Read more at for.edu.sg/ssea2026survey… #ssea #ssea2026 #us #china #SoutheastAsia

Fulcrum Commentary by Paul Teng - How can the region’s policymakers and leaders ensure that we can meaningfully feed ourselves? fulcrum.sg/heeding-the-ca…

ISEAS Perspective by Chan Xin Ying - Malaysia’s civil service operates through a highly centralised but layered administrative system spanning federal, state, and local levels of government. #Malaysia #politics #civilservice iseas.edu.sg/articles-comme…

Fulcrum Commentary by Nguyen Khac Giang (@khacgiang) and Le Hong Hiep (@lhhiep) - Vietnam has a chance to prevent a potential disaster in Cuba, given its unique position. fulcrum.sg/havana-in-the-…

By @StephenOlsonHF - Faced with possible US forced labour tariffs, Southeast Asian countries should remember that the Trump administration’s underlying objectives are to reconstitute the reciprocal tariff regime ... and reduce trade surpluses with the US. fulcrum.sg/what-do-the-us…

Fulcrum Commentary by Fannesa Adisty Laksmita - Deepening political constraints and narrowing space for civil society are stalling the Indonesian Armed Forces’ already limited reform agenda. fulcrum.sg/indonesias-dem…

#ICYMI Happening tomorrow - Gearing Up for Article 6 in Southeast Asia: Lessons from Malaysia and Indonesia Sign up here - iseas.edu.sg/mec-events/gea… #SoutheastAsia #Malaysia #Indonesia #CarbonReduction #Article6 #carboncredits

This webinar will bring together 3 next-generation physicians to examine the current state of the Philippine #healthcare system & provide #policy recommendations for improved access to high-quality, inclusive & equitable health care in the #Philippines. iseas.edu.sg/mec-events/pro…

Fulcrum Commentary by Jared Bissinger - Myanmar’s people will continue to suffer under the ‘new’ government’s vague economic direction. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar fulcrum.sg/myanmars-overv…