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…

#ICYMI Happening tomorrow - Cross-border crime and the 2025 Thailand-Cambodia Border Conflict Sign up here - iseas.edu.sg/mec-events/cro… #thailand #cambodia

2026/50 “The ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit: Symbolism, Aspirations and Niche Cooperation” by Ian Storey (@IanJStorey) iseas.edu.sg/articles-comme… #Russia #ASEAN

Fulcrum Commentary by Burhanuddin Muhtadi (@BurhanMuhtadi) - Indonesia’s central government risks incurring public dissatisfaction with its cuts to regional budgets. If left unchecked, the president’s re-election prospects might dim in time. fulcrum.sg/the-politics-o…

#ICYMI Happening tomorrow - Vietnam’s Energy and Transport Infrastructure Strategy amid Geo-Economic Competition Sign up here - iseas.edu.sg/mec-events/vie… #Vietnam #energy #transport

ASEANFocus@Fulcrum - Denis Hew examines how geopolitical rivalry and economic coercion are reshaping the Indo-Pacific, arguing that ASEAN must deepen regional integration and strengthen its institutions to preserve its collective agency. fulcrum.sg/aseanfocus/sma…

Fulcrum Commentary by Le Hong Hiep (@lhhiep) - Vietnam is transitioning from being a source of labour exports to an economy that imports unskilled foreign workers. This is becoming a long-term trend. fulcrum.sg/from-exporting…

#ICYMI Happening tomorrow - Defying the Water’s Edge: The Domestic Politics-Foreign Policy Nexus in Southeast Asia Sign up here - iseas.edu.sg/mec-events/def… #SoutheastAsia #ForeignPolicy #ASEAN

The application period for the Wang Gungwu Visiting Fellows Programme has been extended to 28 Aug 2026. We seek postdoctoral researchers with research interests in int'l politics & security, regional economics & digital technology in Southeast Asia. #WGWVF for.edu.sg/wgwvf

Visit the #BookDisplay at #ISEASLibrary, Level 1, themed The Reporters’ Republic: Prominent Journalists of Singapore, & explore the stories behind the bylines in our latest. #Read biographies, memoirs, & writings by and about #Singapore's prominent #journalists & more

Upcoming next week - Events on #SoutheastAsia's domestic politics and foreign policy, #Vietnam's energy and transport infrastructure strategy, and #Thailand-#Cambodia 2025border conflicts and cross-border crime. Full details at iseas.edu.sg/events/upcomin…

This webinar will bring together experts from #Indonesia, #Malaysia, #Thailand, and #Vietnam to examine national policy responses & the broader economic implications of the recent United States Section 301 findings on #SoutheastAsia. Sign up here - iseas.edu.sg/mec-events/nav… #US

Fulcrum Commentary by Made Supriatma - Rent-seeking plagues Indonesia’s politically charged free nutritious meals, but there is no clear way forward. fulcrum.sg/prabowos-nutri…

This webinar will provide a post-election look into the Johor state election and analyse the outlook for the upcoming Negeri Sembilan state polls. Sign up here - iseas.edu.sg/mec-events/mal… #Johor #negerisembilan #Malaysia #stateelections #politics

ISEAS Perspective by Htet Shein Lynn - China engages Ethnic Armed Organisations (EAOs) in Myanmar based on pragmatic risk management rather than ideological alliance or proxy sponsorship. #China #Myanmar #ChinaMyanmar iseas.edu.sg/articles-comme…

Fulcrum Commentary by Roland Rajah (@RolandMRajah) - The second China shock fundamentally differs from the first. Southeast Asia should strategically optimise the growth of capital imports and investment from China. fulcrum.sg/should-southea…

ISEAS Perspective by Lee Hwok Aun - The Gig Workers Act (GWA) marks a promise delivered by the Madani government. The overarching goals of enhancing the livelihood and protection of gig workers will hinge especially on the consultative council’s efficacy. iseas.edu.sg/articles-comme…

#ICYMI Happening tomorrow - The 2026 Johor State Election: Perspectives on the Polls Sign up here -iseas.edu.sg/mec-events/the… #johor #Malaysia #stateelection

Fulcrum Commentary by Chheang Vannarith - Cambodia has stepped up efforts to eradicate scam operations. The key challenge is overcoming structural impediments. fulcrum.sg/cambodias-crac…

This workshop will examine mainland Chinese diaspora arriving in #SoutheastAsia from the late 1980s, to lay the groundwork for a comparative regional study identifying shared patterns of #xinyimin in Southeast Asia. Day 1 - iseas.edu.sg/mec-events/new… Day 2 - iseas.edu.sg/mec-events/new…

Fulcrum Commentary by Hoang Thi Ha (@HoangThiHaISEAS) and Pham Thi Phuong Thao - Despite a history of distrust, Vietnam is increasingly drawing lessons from China’s experience of a strong state driving economic transformation. fulcrum.sg/fast-tracking-…